Legends from Morelia, Michoacán Posted November 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The beautiful colonial city of Morelia is home to many legends. Here are 4.
Cherán, Indigenous Autonomous Zone Posted September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge Tired of abuse from criminals and politicians, the town of Cherán declared itself self-governing.
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 Final Days of the Tarascan Empire Posted July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History The story of one of the most complex and little-known civilizations in ancient Mexico
Legends of the Tarascan People Posted December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Robert Bitto3 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends The Tarascans defied the Aztecs, made peace with the Spanish and preserved their culture. Here are 5 legends.
Vasco de Quiroga, Bishop of Utopia Posted January 16, 2017 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities A gentle octogenarian reversed the tide of bloodshed during the Spanish Conquest of Mexico.
Gertrudis Bocanegra, Heroine of the War of Mexican Independence Posted December 19, 2016December 19, 2016 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History The story of a woman and her pivotal role in Mexico’s struggle for independence.
José Sánchez del Río, Mexico’s Boy Saint Posted October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 Robert Bitto3 CommentsPosted in Religious Curiosities On October 16, 2016 Pope Francis canonized Mexico’s youngest saint. Here is his story.
