A peace treaty ended the Mexican–American War in February 1848 and officially left California as new American territory.

Nearly eight weeks after the fall of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, in San Antonio, prospects for victory in the struggle for Texas independence from Mexico ...

In the one-sided Mexican-American War, the US seized over 55% of Mexico’s land – including what today is California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and parts of other states.

The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 resulted in victory by Mexico, but was soon followed by independence for Texas.

A yearslong effort to protect Mora County from mineral development — resulting in a new land use policy adopted seven years ago — is back in the limelight. The planning and zoning committee’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Back in 1990, Ken Burns made his reputation with “The Civil War,” a sprawling, multipart documentary that caused a ...

In “The American Revolution,” an illustrated companion to a new documentary series, the conflict is global, gruesome and tearing us apart. By Ted Widmer Ted Widmer is the author of “Lincoln on the ...

PBS' six-part, 12-hour documentary lets Burns, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt dive deep into all-too-relevant U.S. history. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic In mentioning Ken Burns‘ ...

The Battle of Pákozd, a pivotal event in the Hungarian war of Independence, took place on September 29, 1848, in the Pákozd-Sukoró-Pátka triangle. This clash marked the first and most significant ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- The Grito is a sound heard throughout Mexican culture. It is heard in mariachi music, at family gatherings, and quinceañeras. It's most commonly heard as an emotional expression by ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – In honor of the 215th anniversary of Mexican Independence Day, the City of Fresno raised the Mexican flag at City Hall on Tuesday. “Mexican Americans have helped shape ...