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World History

Felled by Bullets, Then Headless

An assassination that drew international attention in 1923 was that of Mexico’s Francisco “Pancho” Villa. A general in the Mexican Revolution, Villa’s infamy was legendary:

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Performing Arts

Weaver of Tunes

Nicolás Escajeda was a shy, humble Mexican known throughout Santa Fe as a noble gentleman, singer and weaver. Nicolás was born in Acensión, in the

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