The Yaqui War of 1925-1926: Resistance in Sonora’s Sierra Posted November 2, 2025 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History Unknown to many Mexicans, Mexico waged a brutal war on the Yaqui people starting in 1925.
Yaqui Animal Legends Posted June 11, 2023 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The Yaqui people of northwestern Mexico have a rich oral tradition, here are 4 legends involving animals.
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.
Mountain Yaqui, Indigenous Resistance into the 20th Century Posted May 9, 2021 Robert Bitto4 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History For nearly 400 years, the Mountain Yaqui resisted outside domination
La Pintada, Mystery in the Desert Posted April 4, 2021April 5, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries A little-known archaeological site in Sonora may have served as a destination for pilgrims for thousands of years.
The Alien Skulls of Ónavas, Sonora Posted August 9, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Otherworldly Phenomena In 1999 workers digging a ditch in a small town in Sonora stumbled across an otherworldly find.
Legends from Sonora Posted June 1, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The Mexican state of Sonora has a diverse landscape and is home to many myths and legends.
The White Giants of Tiburón Island Posted May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends The Seri have an old legend of white giants arriving in boats. Is there historical fact behind the myth?
Cajemé and the Yaqui Indian Republic Posted October 3, 2016May 8, 2021 Robert Bitto3 CommentsPosted in Little-Known History The story of the last attempt to restore Native sovereignty in Mexico in a small corner of Sonora.
