Podcasts – Page 7 – Mexico Unexplained

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 Bitto1 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 Bitto1 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.

Aztec Lords of the Night

Posted November 8, 2020November 14, 2020 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The Aztec week had 9 days and each day had a Lord of the Night

Ghostly Guadalajara

Posted October 25, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

Surprisingly, the Mexican city of Guadalajara is very haunted. Here are 5 spooky stories.

Lost City of the Tarascans

Posted October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

A lost city in the Badlands of Michoacan could be the site of the start of the Tarascan Empire.

The Comanche Wars, 1821-1870

Posted October 11, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

For decades, Comanche raiding parties terrorized the northern reaches of a young Mexico.

Marla, A Mexican Contactee

Posted October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena

A housewife and mother of 10 became the most celebrated alien contactee in Mexico.

Queens of Yaxchilán

Posted September 27, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries

The stories of 3 powerful Maya women are etched in stone for all to see centuries later.

Seri People, The Last to Assimilate

Posted September 20, 2020 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Hodge Podge

This remote indigenous group struggles to hold on to its culture and language.