Mexican Revolution – Mexico Unexplained

The Blessed Anacleto: A Mexican Gandhi

Posted July 27, 2025 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities

Beatified by the Catholic Church, Anacleto Gonzalez took a non-violent approach in the face of government oppression during the Cristero War.

La Raza Cosmica’s Possible Occult Origins

Posted July 13, 2025 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History

Does the Mexican philosophy behind the concept of “La Raza” have occult origins?

Pancho Villa’s Women

Posted April 27, 2025 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

The famous Mexican revolutionary was said to have had up to 75 wives and mistresses. Who were Pancho Villa’s women?

The Freemasonic Role in Mexican Independence

Posted April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

What role did Freemasonry have in the birth of the new nation of Mexico?

María Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez: Champion of Mexican Independence

Posted March 17, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

The wife of a colonial magistrate became a key player in Mexico’s War of Independence from Spain.

Porfirio Díaz: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Posted January 21, 2024March 9, 2024 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Little-Known History

Over 100 years after his death historians are still wondering what to make of the reign of Porfirio Díaz.

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.

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.

Carmelita Torres and the 1917 Bath Riots

Posted March 16, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

Fear of a pandemic led to drastic measures at the border. A Mexican maid said, “No.”

Kingo Nonaka, “The Mexican Samurai”

Posted March 11, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

An unknown Japanese-born medic played an important role in the Mexican Revolution

The Border Wars, 1910-1919

Posted February 12, 2018 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

A hot/cold state of war existed between Mexico & the US in the early 1900s

Frida Kahlo’s Politics

Posted July 24, 2017May 12, 2020 Robert Bitto13 CommentsPosted in Hodge Podge

The famous Mexican painter was said to have strong political convictions.

Bring me the Head of Pancho Villa

Posted April 3, 2017March 28, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History

In 1926 someone robbed the grave of Pancho Villa and stole his head. Who? Why?