The first Mesoamerican civilizations:
the Maya and the Mexica
2. Conquest and Colonial Era
Encounters, conflicts, and cultural
blending (mestizaje).
3. Independent Mexico
From the fight for independence to
nation-building.
4. Contemporary Mexico
Transformation, identity, and modern
challenges.
What it is
An in person cultural experience
Accessible and easy to follow
A space to converse and learn together
Offered in Spanish or English
Backed by academic credentials
No prior knowledge needed
What it isn’t
You don t need to be a historian
No previous studies required
Not a university degree program
No six month commitment required
This is the first module of the Know
Mexico series
Dr. Ernesto Héctor Monroy Yurrieta
An actuary with a doctorate in Humanities and over 24
years as a university professor in Actuarial Science and
Statistics. He has held senior positions in the Mexican
public sector (Undersecretariats of Education,
Government, and Industrial Promotion, as well as the
Federal Ministry of Health) and currently leads ERMEX
Consultores en Estadística.
PhD in Humanities
4 years teaching history and culture
Cultural entrepreneur and founder of El Laberinto
Café y Libros
What Our
Students
Say
“I understood Mexico in a clear
and profound way. Now I see
my roots and its history through
new eyes”
Mariana L.
– Student
“Dynamic classes, fascinating
content, and an inspiring
instructor.””
Luis G.
– Student
“More than just a course I
felt part of a community that
loves Mexico.”
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