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Revivals of Aztec Heritage: From the Virgin of Guadalupe to the Day of the Dead
"The Aztec–Mexica heritage can be traced by studying the Roman Catholic and pre-Columbian religious practices in superposition. Two of the most globally recognized examples are the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Day of the Dead, but there is a lesser-known yet significant tradition in Mexico..." – By Arlette de la Serna
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Moriscos in New Spain: An Archival Survey, 1545–1820
"The Moorish issue was a matter of concern in the Iberian Peninsula throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. After the fall of Granada, a policy decision was made to eradicate the Muslim historical presence in Spain that began since the year 711..."– By Mariam Saada
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In May 2025, 70 new and 6 revised articles, spread across 22 subjects, have been published on the Oxford Research Encyclopedias platform.
ORE Food Studies is Now Available via Subscription and Perpetual Access
On October 23, after a successful free period during development, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Food Studies has been made available via subscription and perpetual access to libraries and institutions worldwide.
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