21. Taking a Deep Dive into Mexico's History with Salvador Rueda from the National Museum of History at Chapultepec Castle

Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam Camac

Salvador Rueda, Director of the National Museum of History at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, joins host Adam Camac to discuss key figures, issues, and events from the history of Mexico. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/21.

1:26 - The history of Chapultepec Castle

5:43 - What is covered at the National Museum of History at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

6:05 - The Spanish Empire’s conquest of the Aztecs and of Mexico

10:18 - Life during the years when the Spanish ruled Mexico

12:49 - Problems during Spanish rule that led to Mexicans wanting to become independent from Spain

15:44 - Father Hidalgo, the Grito de Dolores, and the start of the Mexican War of Independence

19:29 - How Mexico eventually won the war with Spain and gained their independence

21:34 - Agustín de Iturbide as the first leader of Mexico and briefly as Emperor of Mexico, who he was and his significance during the early years of Mexico

24:29 - The dictatorship of Santa Anna and how Santa Anna’s time in power led to reforms and calls for change in Mexico

27:47 - How the Mexican people reacted to Santa Anna’s time in power, what changes the Mexican people wanted because of Santa Anna

29:58 - The second French invasion in Mexico, what happened with it, why Benito Juarez became important during that time

36:11 - Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlotta living at Chapultepec Castle during the second French invasion

37:39 - Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920, what caused the Mexican Revolution, what the Mexican people were upset about

44:02 - Pancho Villa’s role in the Mexican Revolution

46:22 - Other people and groups of people to know from the Mexican Revolution

47:12 - Who Emiliano Zapata was

49:27 - Why people should visit Mexico City and Chapultepec Castle in particular