Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was married to Diego Rivera from 1929 to 1939. Their marriage was troubled as both constantly had affairs of their own. Despite all this, they got married again. They still had similar troubles but she remained married to him until her death. She was also bi, so her affairs weren’t all…
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Fun Facts and Trivia About The Spanish (Español) Language
Spanish, like all Romance languages, emerged from (Vulgar) Latin. About 75% of its vocabulary is derived from Latin, though it borrowed many words from Arabic during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula. Additionally, Spanish has traditionally incorporated words from Italian, Greek, German, and especially indigenous languages of the Americas. As a standardized language, Spanish…
Fun Fact: Ocarinas Before Ocarinas
Ocarina-like instruments have been around for at least 12,000 years. Mesoamerican and Chinese culture especially appreciating the music they made. The Aztecs helped influence Europeans to love ocarina-like instruments.
Fun Fact: Frida Kahlo’s Parents
Frida Kahlo was actually born to a German father and a metiza mother. Her family home is now the museum dedicated to her work.
Fun Fact: Frida Kahlo’s Birth Name
The birth name of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón.