Comalcalco, Round Sky City of the Maya Posted December 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Made almost entirely of brick, Comalcalco is unique among Maya cities.
Nezahualcoyotl, Poet-King of Texcoco Posted November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History The story of one of the most extraordinary rulers of ancient Mexico.
Legends from Morelia, Michoacán Posted November 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The beautiful colonial city of Morelia is home to many legends. Here are 4.
Mysterious Fireballs Over Veracruz Posted November 14, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena From the late ’70s mysterious fireballs have appeared around a remote mountain in Veracruz
Cacao: From Currency to Chocolate Posted November 7, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Cacao has an interesting and mysterious history.
Hanal Pixán, Day of the Dead of the Maya Posted October 30, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge The modern Maya have their own special take on Day of the Dead called Hanal Pixán
Cantona, Forgotten Fortress City Posted October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries It was one of the largest and most important cities in ancient Mexico, so why have you never heard of Cantona?
The Last Mexican Grizzly Bear Posted October 17, 2021 Robert Bitto4 CommentsPosted in Cryptids and Legendary Creatures Was the last Mexican grizzly bear shot in Sonora in 1976?
Dwarfs and Hunchbacks in Ancient Mexico Posted October 10, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Dwarfs and hunchbacks played important but mysterious roles in ancient Mexican cultures.
Guadalupe’s Messenger, San Juan Diego Posted October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities A humble Native man was witness to apparitions of the Virgin Mary on a hill in Mexico
Tlaxcalan Legends Posted September 26, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends This ancient region of Mexico has many legends. Here are 3.
Cherán, Indigenous Autonomous Zone Posted September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge Tired of abuse from criminals and politicians, the town of Cherán declared itself self-governing.
Teresa Urrea: Mystic, Healer, Revolutionary Posted September 12, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History A young girl with special powers transformed the culture and politics of northern Mexico.
Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part Three Posted September 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities The story of 3 little-known Marian devotions in Mexico and the miracles connected with them.
Mitla: Magnificent “City of Rest” Posted August 29, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Beautiful ornamentation found nowhere else in Mexico grace the ancient site of Mitla.
Peña de Bernal, The Ultimate Mexican Paranormal Hotspot Posted August 22, 2021September 26, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena A beautiful natural wonder in Mexico is the setting for many instances of paranormal activity
Tarahumara Religion and Ritual Posted August 15, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge The Tarahumara of northern Mexico practice a unique blend of ancient beliefs & Christianity
California’s First Black Governor, Pío Pico, 1832 Posted August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History Few know that California has already had a Black governor, but under Mexican rule.
The Eruption of Xitle & the Destruction of Cuicuilco Posted August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries A volcano and a massive wall of lava ended the prosperous city-state of Cuicuilco
Zacatecas Legends Posted July 25, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The central Mexican state of Zacatecas is full of legends. Here are 4.
Cenotes of the Maya Posted July 11, 2021July 12, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge Fresh water sinkholes in the Yucatan helped sustain Maya civilization.
The Mysterious Shaft Tombs of Western Mexico Posted July 4, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Unique and impressive elite burials across western Mexico are still somewhat mysterious.
The Story of Chicle Posted June 27, 2021 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Hodge Podge Chewing gum based on chicle has a long history in Mexico.
Cobá, Empire in the Jungle Posted June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries A magnificent city in the jungle still has many stories to tell.
Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part Two Posted June 13, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities Many little-known images of the Virgin Mary are worshiped throughout Mexico. Here are 3
Tamaulipas Legends Posted June 6, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends 4 legends from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part One Posted May 30, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities Many little-known images of the Virgin Mary are worshiped throughout Mexico. Here are 4.
Huamalgüeños, The Fog People of Cedros Island Posted May 23, 2021May 31, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History The natives of a Mexican Pacific island abandoned their paradise to integrate into Spanish mission system.
Island of the Dolls Posted May 16, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge An island in Xochimilco populated by hundreds of dolls has an eerie and interesting story
Mountain Yaqui, Indigenous Resistance into the 20th Century Posted May 9, 2021 Robert Bitto4 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History For nearly 400 years, the Mountain Yaqui resisted outside domination