Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna: Strange but True Stories Posted February 28, 2026 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The 11-time president of Mexico had many legends associated with him. Here are 4 strange but true stories.
The Story of Chicle Posted June 27, 2021 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Hodge Podge Chewing gum based on chicle has a long history in Mexico.
San Patricios – The Saint Patrick’s Battalion Posted March 14, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History A little-known battalion of Irish soldiers played an important role in the Mexican War.
The Pastry War, 1838-1839 Posted February 10, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History The ransacking of a French bakery outside Mexico City prompted a reaction from France: It invaded Mexico.
The Republic of the Rio Grande Posted July 30, 2017July 30, 2017 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History For a brief time an independent nation existed between Mexico and Texas.
The French Count and the Principality of Sonora Posted October 31, 2016 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History The story of an adventurous French count who wanted to create a paradise in the deserts of Sonora.
