Diego A.

Diego trained as a historian in Madrid but was born in Oaxaca, surrounded by myths of gods, underworlds, and spirits. His articles dive into myths across continents, drawing parallels between Aztec, Mediterranean, and global legends.

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Fort Santiago: Manila’s Citadel of Blood, Resistance, and Redemption

Fort Santiago: Manila’s Citadel of Blood, Resistance, and Redemption

Explore Fort Santiago, Manila’s citadel of blood and resistance, where Spanish conquistadors, Filipino revolutionaries, and WWII horrors collide. Walk through the dungeons of José Rizal, the execution grounds of colonial rule, and the haunted ruins of a fortress that shaped the Philippines’ fight for freedom.

Cartagena’s Inquisition Palace: Where Faith Became Fear and Torture Was Justice

Step inside Cartagena’s Palace of the Inquisition, where faith became fear and torture was justice. Explore the dark history of the Spanish Inquisition in the New World, from the crypto-Jews and enslaved Africans who faced its wrath to the haunting legacy that still lingers in its torture chambers.

Diego A.

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Fort Santiago: Manila’s Citadel of Blood, Resistance, and Redemption

Cartagena’s Inquisition Palace: Where Faith Became Fear and Torture Was Justice

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