The Trial of the Chichimec Witch, 19 July 1599 Posted January 7, 2024March 9, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History An obscure witch trial on the frontier of New Spain was more political than religious.
El Teúl, Eternal City of Mystery Posted October 8, 2023April 5, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries This little-known site in southern Zacatecas was an important place in ancient Mexico for almost 2,000 years.
La Quemada, Mystery at the Edge of Mesoamerica Posted June 25, 2023April 28, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries No one knows who built this interesting ancient city or for what reason.
Zacatecas Legends Posted July 25, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends The central Mexican state of Zacatecas is full of legends. Here are 4.
The Mysterious Shaft Tombs of Western Mexico Posted July 4, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Ancient Mysteries Unique and impressive elite burials across western Mexico are still somewhat mysterious.
The Gigantic Baby Jesus of Zóquite Posted February 28, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities The largest statue of the Baby Jesus in the world exists in a small town in Zacatecas.
The Comanche Wars, 1821-1870 Posted October 11, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Little-Known History For decades, Comanche raiding parties terrorized the northern reaches of a young Mexico.
The Santo Niño and the Miracles at Plateros Posted May 17, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Religious Curiosities The shrine at Plateros draws millions of pilgrims a year who venerate an old statue of the Baby Jesus.
