Chalchiuhtlicue, the Powerful Water Goddess

Posted September 25, 2022June 22, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The Aztec goddess of water once ruled an entire universe and then destroyed it.

Hombre Pájaro, Mexico’s Bird Man Creature

Posted September 18, 2022June 22, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Cryptids and Legendary Creatures

A half-man, half-bird creature has been spotted throughout Mexico. What is it?

The Martín Cortés Conspiracy

Posted September 11, 2022June 22, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Did the son of the famous conquistador plot to overthrow the Spanish king?

The Lost City of Labna, “The Old House”

Posted September 4, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The small ruined city of Labna in the Yucatan could be described as “intense.”

Cosmic Portals in Ancient Mexico

Posted August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The ancient Mexicans opened up portals to other dimensions, worlds and possibilities.

A Tale of Two Witch Towns: Naica, Chihuahua and La Biznaga, Coahuila

Posted August 21, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge

Two towns in northern Mexico vie for the title, “Witch Capital of the World.”

Legends from Colonial Mexico City

Posted August 14, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Mexico City spawned many legends during its 300-year history under Spain. Here are 3.

First Contact, Mexico Meets Spain, 1519

Posted August 7, 2022June 23, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

The first contact between the Spaniards and Aztecs is often misunderstood.

El Cristo Roto, The Broken Jesus of Aguascalientes

Posted July 31, 2022June 23, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

What’s the meaning behind the gigantic mutilated Christ figure in the middle of a Mexican lake?

The Mysterious Teleportation of Geraldo & Raffa Vidal

Posted July 17, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

An Argentine couple driving their car in dense fog mysteriously appeared on a Mexican highway thousands of miles from home

Luis de Sáric and the Pima Revolt of 1751

Posted July 10, 2022June 23, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

A highly coordinated attack against the Spanish almost drove them out of northern New Spain for good.

El Chanal, Lost City of the Water Elves

Posted July 3, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

Little is known about this mysterious lost city in the state of Colima.

Pacal the Great, King of Palenque

Posted June 26, 2022June 23, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

He reigned over 68 years and was one of the most important rulers of the ancient Maya.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Mexican Supermodel Gabriela Rico Jiménez

Posted June 19, 2022March 9, 2024 Robert Bitto13 CommentsPosted in Hodge Podge

A Mexican supermodel was found disoriented and ranting in front of a hotel. What happened to her?

UFOs Over Guadalajara

Posted June 12, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

What’s happening in the skies over Guadalajara?

Cerro de Trincheras, Lost City of the Sonoran Desert

Posted June 5, 2022June 28, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

A magnificent city of 1,500 people flourished in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, then was abandoned.

Juan Antonio, Indigenous Leader of Mexican California

Posted May 29, 2022June 28, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

This overlooked indigenous leader played an important role in Mexican California.

Legends from Coahuila

Posted May 22, 2022June 28, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Mexico’s third largest state is home to many legends.

Bizarre Happenings at Atlixco

Posted May 15, 2022June 30, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

For over a thousand years Atlixco has been a strange and unique place.

Pedro Lascuráin, Mexican President for 45 Minutes

Posted May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

He served for only 45 minutes as Mexico’s president, but his legacy was long-lasting.

Maya Legends into the 21st Century

Posted May 1, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Many myths and legends of the Maya survive into the 21st Century. Here are 3.

El Calón: Pyramid Made of Seashells

Posted April 24, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

275 million seashells went into constructing the most unique pyramid in all ancient MExico

Chipilo: The Forgotten Italian Colony in Mexico

Posted April 17, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Founded by Italians in 1882 Chipilo has maintained its cultural identity into the 21st Century.

Loteria, The Story of Mexican Picture Bingo

Posted April 10, 2022 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Hodge Podge

The colorful and intriguing Mexican picture bingo game has an uncertain future.

Mysterious Cloud UFOs Over Mexico

Posted April 3, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

Clouds in the shape of UFOs, or UFOs in the shape of clouds?

Camazotz: Batman of the Maya

Posted March 27, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The Mayan death-bat god Camazotz is still misunderstood by researchers.

Chihuahua Myths and Legends

Posted March 20, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Chihuahua is home to many myths and legends. Here are 4.

Mexican Kickapoo, A Forgotten Tribe

Posted March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

An isolated, little-known band of Kickapoo Indians has survived and thrived in Mexico.

High Strangeness at Peña del Zumate

Posted March 6, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

Portals, aliens, missing time and assorted high strangeness seem to infest this beautiful pine-topped mountain.

Kabah: Royal Snake in the Hand

Posted February 26, 2022 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

With dazzling architecture, Kabah was unique among ancient Maya cities.