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Lionsgate is testing the waters for a possible Hunger Games theme park with a touring exhibition. If the exhibition goes well, it could mean Lionsgate will open a theme park dedicated to the extremely successful franchise. There are still two movie « Continue »
Aztec mask of Xiuhtecuhtli, c. 1500, of Mixtec-Aztec provenance (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The art of the Aztecs was made with a combination of techniques and themes that were influenced by hundreds, if not thousands, of years of culture. Few of « Continue »
Universal Orlando Resort (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Universal Orlando unveiled its latest haunted house for its annual Halloween Horror Nights, and it isn’t just a new thrill for visitors. It’s one of the first results of the partnership between « Continue »
English: A Chipilín tamale in Oaxaca, Mexico. Español: Tamal de Chipilín en Oaxaca, Mexico. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When most people think of “Mexican food,” what they are really thinking of is “Tex-mex.” While we love the Americanized « Continue »
Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan. Mexico City (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When Mexican archaeologists found the body of a young Aztec woman in Mexico City’s Templo Mayor, they were blown away by the uniqueness of the burial. Surrounding the woman’s « Continue »
Disney-MGM Studios during Star Wars Weekends (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars and the prospect of three new films for the famous storyline has fans buzzing with excitement. Since Disney’s theme parks are some of the « Continue »
This stone carving from the South Ballcourt at the archaeological site of El Tajin, Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Aztec ball game, known as ullamaliztli, was a top priority to ancient Mesoamericans. Experts believe that the game « Continue »
King of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa wants his country to keep pace with neighboring countries’ attractions by building a new amusement park. The king’s project has a reported « Continue »
Main temple in Xunantunich, a Maya site in Belize (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Many people view Mayan culture as being restricted to Mexico, but in centuries past Mayan cities were spread throughout what is now Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, « Continue »
Close up of a prickly pear cactus with Pyramid of the Sun in the background in Teotihuacán. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If you live in the Southwestern U.S. or Latin America, chances are you’re already very familiar with the prickly pear cactus. « Continue »