The conversation about historical novelas got my attention. I 
remember that several years ago, when I still lived in Mexico, I 
watched some episodes of a historical soap opera.

It was called "La antorcha encendida". I did not watch it often 
because it came out late at night and I had to go to bed early. 
Still, the few episodes that I saw were very interesting. The story 
was about a ficticious gachupin family from Mexico in the early 
1800's. They described what the fictitious characters went through 
during the independence movement and was based on real events. Many 
historical figures came out on the story, and I was particularly 
amazed when I saw the scene showing how father Miguel Hidalgo was 
captured and killed. Other independence leaders, like Morelos, were 
also part of the story.

Anyways, I did a google search and found out that the series is 
available on dvd at amazon:


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009XRZQ0/102-1725244-9552917?
v=glance&n=130

I'm planning on buying it in the near future. I think it is worth the 
$36 it costs.

Saludos,

Steve Apodaca