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 BittoLeave a 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?
