Zoque People: A Forgotten Indigenous Group Posted July 20, 2025 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized You’ve heard of the Aztec, Maya, Toltec and Yaqui, but what about the Zoque?
Legends of the Mixtec People Posted May 19, 2024May 23, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Uncategorized The Mixtec of Oaxaca have a long and vibrant history. Their culture is full of legends. Here are 4.
Benito Juárez: The Indigenous Statesman Who Shaped Modern Mexico Posted October 28, 2023April 5, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History A brief profile of one of the greatest leaders of Mexico.
Mitla: Magnificent “City of Rest” Posted August 29, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Beautiful ornamentation found nowhere else in Mexico grace the ancient site of Mitla.
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?
María Sabina & the Psychedelic Revolution Posted June 10, 2018 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Hodge Podge An elderly indigenous healer from Oaxaca was the spark that set off the ’60s psychedelic movement
Afro-Mexicans, a Hidden Heritage Posted January 22, 2018August 3, 2025 Robert Bitto4 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History The legacy of Africans in Mexico goes back 500 years.
5 Brief Legends From Oaxaca Posted December 4, 2017 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends Many legends come from the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Here are 5.
