Monte Albán, An Overview

Posted April 23, 2023March 12, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

This magnificent city on a mountain ridge in Oaxaca still holds many mysteries.

Legends from the State of Morelos

Posted April 16, 2023May 23, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The tiny landlocked state of Morelos is home to many legends. Here are 7.

Pancho Villa and the Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

Posted April 9, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Did Pancho Villa himself have a hand in the disappearance of a famous American writer?

The Mexico City Flying Saucer Crash of 1949

Posted April 2, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

A little-known event in 1949 may be Mexico’s first Flying Saucer Crash

María Lionza: Mexico’s Imported Indigenous Folk Saint

Posted March 26, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

This relatively new folk saint is gaining traction – and power – in Mexico.

Four Legends from the State of Guerrero

Posted March 19, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The beautiful Mexican state of Guerrero is full of many legends. Here are 4.

The Aztec Calendar Stone (Sun Stone)

Posted March 12, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

One of the most iconic pieces of ancient Mexican art has a mysterious and interesting history.

Four Legends from Aguascalientes

Posted March 5, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The tiny Mexican state of Aguascalientes is full of many legends. Here are 4.

The Melting Pyramids of Lagartero

Posted February 26, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Located on several islands in teal-blue lakes, this little-known ancient site inspires awe and wonder

Legends from the State of Querétaro

Posted February 19, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

For a small state, Querétaro is rich in legends. Here are 4.

Mascogos, The Black Seminoles of Northern Mexico

Posted February 12, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

A unique culture in northern Mexico has its roots in Florida’s Afro-Native communities.

Tsukán, Gigantic Snake Guardian of the Maya

Posted February 5, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Cryptids and Legendary Creatures

To the Maya, this gigantic snake has been a water guardian for millennia. Could it be a real creature?

UFOs Over Ciudad Juárez

Posted January 29, 2023May 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

The skies above this gigantic Mexican city have played host to many strange aerial craft.

Four Legends from the State of México

Posted January 22, 2023June 2, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The most populous state in Mexico is home to many legends. Here are 4.

Balcón de Montezuma, Mysterious City of the North

Posted January 15, 2023June 2, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Set in the middle of a forest of oak trees, this northern ancient mountain metropolis holds many mysteries.

The Ancient Republic of Tlaxcala

Posted January 8, 2023June 2, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

This small political entity defied the Aztecs and was influential in shaping Mexico’s destiny.

Our Lord of Wonders, a Tale of 2 Jesus Shrines

Posted January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

Many miracles are attributed to Our Lord of the Wonders.

4 Legends from Chiapas

Posted December 24, 2022June 2, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Chiapas is full of many myths and legends. Here are 4.

Death Gods of the Maya

Posted December 18, 2022June 2, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The ancient Maya had 2 death gods. Here is what we know.

Citlaltemini, the Alien Mummy from Guerrero

Posted December 11, 2022June 2, 2024 Robert Bitto3 CommentsPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

Is a mummy unearthed near Taxco that of an ancient alien visitor?

Origins of the Comanche-Mexico Wars

Posted December 4, 2022June 2, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

The Comanche wars of the 1800s were devastating for Mexico. What are their origins?

The Mysterious Disappearance of 43 Mexican Students

Posted November 27, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

In September 2014, 43 Mexican students were kidnapped. No one knows what happened to them.

House of the 7 Dolls and the Lost City of Dzibilchaltún

Posted November 20, 2022June 2, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

7 Mysterious figurines were found in the middle of a Maya temple staring up at the sky. What did this mean?

Cerro Culiacán, Mexican Mountain of Mystery

Posted November 13, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge, Uncategorized

Could a mysterious city exist underneath this pyramid-shaped mountain in Guanajuato?

Joaquín Murrieta, Legendary Mexican Bandit

Posted November 6, 2022June 2, 2024 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History

This controversial historical figure has grown into a larger-than-life legend.

4 MORE Random Spooky Stories from Mexico

Posted October 30, 2022June 19, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Here are 4 MORE random spooky stories from Mexico.

3 Random Spooky Stories from Mexico

Posted October 23, 2022June 19, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Mexico is full of creepy/spooky stories. Here are 3.

Journey to the Mythical Land of Quivira

Posted October 16, 2022June 19, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The people of colonial Mexico were dazzled by legends of fabulous cities in the heart of North America.

El Manatí, Sacred Swamp of the Olmecs

Posted October 9, 2022June 22, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

In 1987 local villagers digging in a swamp found an amazing ancient religious site.

Legends of the Otomí People

Posted October 2, 2022June 22, 2024 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

The Otomí are one of the most ignored and marginalized indigenous groups in Mexico. Here are 4 of their legends.