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
Vortexes and Spirals in the Skies Over Mexico Posted May 2, 2021May 2, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena Strange atmospheric anomalies have appeared in Mexico’s skies for many years. What are they?
Tres Zapotes, The Eternal City Posted April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries This ancient city was inhabited for almost 2,500 years. Who lived there? Why?
Legends of Baja California Sur Posted April 18, 2021 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends One of the newest states in Mexico is home to many old legends.
Casta: Race in Colonial Mexico Posted April 11, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History Racial classifications in colonial Mexico were confusing and borderline comical.
La Pintada, Mystery in the Desert Posted April 4, 2021April 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries A little-known archaeological site in Sonora may have served as a destination for pilgrims for thousands of years.
The Lucky Baby Jesus of Tlalpan Posted March 28, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities This image of the Baby Jesus sleeping on a skull has given comfort to millions for over 200 years.
Legends of the Chichimeca Posted March 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The Chichimeca people of northern Mexico had a rich folklore and oral history.
San Patricios – The Saint Patrick’s Battalion Posted March 14, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History A little-known battalion of Irish soldiers played an important role in the Mexican War.
The Mysterious Monoliths of Santo Tomás Jalieza Posted March 7, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Three mysterious carved stones have stood in a remote part of Oaxaca for thousands of years. Who carved them? Why?
The Gigantic Baby Jesus of Zóquite Posted February 28, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities The largest statue of the Baby Jesus in the world exists in a small town in Zacatecas.
Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part Two Posted February 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends More stories of Mexico’s legendary bandits and their secret stashes of loot.
Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part One Posted February 14, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends Throughout Mexican history bandits have stashed their loot and much of it has never been found
Xochiquetzal, Aztec Goddess of Love (and More) Posted February 7, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Known as the Aztec goddess of love, Xochiquetzal had many aspects and served many roles.
UFO Encounter at Ajusco – The Case of Carlos Díaz Posted January 31, 2021 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena For decades a man has supposedly had contact with aliens in the mountains outside of Mexico City
Was Thomas Edison Really a Mexican? Posted January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge Some evidence suggest that the famous American inventor wasn’t American at all.
Aztlán Found? Mexcaltitlán Posted January 17, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries A tiny fishing village on an artificial island in Nayarit may be the lost home of the Aztecs.
Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl Posted January 10, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends Two volcanoes have played an important part of Mexican mythology for thousands of years.
Matlazihua: Demon Woman of Oaxaca Posted January 3, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Cryptids and Legendary Creatures Legend or genuine evil presence? The story of the Matlazihua has persisted for thousands of years.
Pánuco, Forgotten Spanish Colony in Mexico Posted December 28, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History Once a prosperous region, the colony of Pánuco burned out in a few short decades.
Sinaloa, Land of Legends Posted December 20, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends On Mexico’s Pacific coast, the state of Sinaloa is home to many legends. Here are 4.
Cuetlaxochitl, aka Poinsettia Posted December 13, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge Called the cuetlaxochitl by the ancient Mexicans, the poinsettia has a long and little-known history.
The Mystifying Rock Art of Burgos, Tamaulipas Posted December 6, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Nearly 5,000 ancient images exist on the walls of caves and ravines in a remote part of Tamaulipas.
Calakmul, Kingdom of the Snake Posted November 29, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries One of the largest and most mysterious ancient Maya cities is still covered in jungle and rarely visited.
Geronimo in Mexico Posted November 23, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History Legendary Apache leader Geronimo spent much time in Mexico & had deep feelings about its country and people.
Legends from the State of Colima Posted November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The small Mexican state of Colima is home to many legends.
The Black Christ of San Roman Posted November 15, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities Since 1565 a mysterious black Christ figure has been worshiped in Campeche.