International Colloquium to Reexamine New Spanish Manuscripts in Mexico City
Mark your calendar for June 9 and 10, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The Directorate of Historical Studies at Mexico City's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) is putting together an exciting International Colloquium titled "New Spanish Manuscripts: Multifaceted Horizons and Veins to Explore." Twelve experts from Mexico, Spain, Italy, Chile, and Argentina will delve into their recent discoveries about important documents from New Spain, including Hernán Cortés's letters, the Crónica X, and speeches for the Holy Office. This event will approach these topics through history, ethnohistory, and literary criticism to deepen our understanding of Mexico's colonial past.
Key facts
- 12 specialists from Mexico, Spain, Italy, Chile, and Argentina will participate.
- Documents under scrutiny include Hernán Cortés's letters, the Crónica X, and speeches before the Holy Office.
- The colloquium is organized from history, ethnohistory, and literary criticism perspectives.
- Event dates: June 9 and 10, 2026.
- Daily schedule: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Venue: Directorate of Historical Studies of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
- Format: in-person.
- The colloquium will share new research on manuscripts shaping the history of Mexico's colonial period.
Entities
Institutions
- National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)
- Directorate of Historical Studies
Locations
- Mexico
- Spain
- Italy
- Chile
- Argentina
- Mexico City