Shortly before dawn on September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made a monumentous decision that revolutionized the course of Mexican history. Within hours, Hidalgo, a Catholic priest in the ...

While many are familiar with the basic outline of events and figures, like Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores), numerous lesser-known facts offer deeper insights into ...

16, 1810 — a call to action by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to fight for Mexico’s independence from Spain, according to ...