- Red: The color red symbolizes valor, zeal, fervor, and bloodshed
- White: White signifies purity and innocence
- Blue: The color blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice
By Juan José Pacheco Ibarra UNMSM Historian How did the ancient people of Lima celebrate Christmas? In the 19th century, Christmas was a true religious holiday, very different from the one we celebrate now. Christmas was the central celebration of a series of activities that lasted throughout the
The Bill Aberdeen Act was enacted on August 8, 1845 by England prohibiting the African slave trade. In this way, the British navy pursued, intercepted and imprisoned the slave ships that transported slaves across the South Atlantic. Once the boat was captured, the slaves were returned to Africa an
Compared to other countries, Peruvians have built an official memory of independence as a process that came from outside and minimizing the participation of Peruvians, says the renowned historian. For many generations, Peruvians have been commemorating July 28, 1821 as “the day of our independence”.
The Balayada was a popular struggle that took place in the province of Maranhão during the years 1838 and 1841. The revolt emerged as a social uprising for better living conditions and had the participation of cowboys, slaves and other disadvantaged people. The name of this popular struggle comes