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.
Legends from Durango Posted September 14, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends Rich in history and culture, the state of Durango is home to many legends. Here are 3.
The Santo Niño and the Miracles at Plateros Posted May 17, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities The shrine at Plateros draws millions of pilgrims a year who venerate an old statue of the Baby Jesus.
Tenamaxtli and the Mixtón War, 1540-1542 Posted November 6, 2017November 6, 2017 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History An indigenous uprising in 1540 threatened the Spanish Empire’s hold over Mexico.
Bring me the Head of Pancho Villa Posted April 3, 2017April 3, 2017 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History In 1926 someone robbed the grave of Pancho Villa and stole his head. Who? Why?
The Zone of Silence: Mexico’s Bermuda Triangle Posted March 6, 2017March 6, 2017 Robert Bitto4 CommentsPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena What’s going on in this strange region of the Chihuahuan Desert?
