Mexico Unexplained

Was Thomas Edison Really a Mexican? 24.01.2021 ↓

Some evidence suggest that the famous American inventor wasn't American at all.

Aztlán Found? Mexcaltitlán 17.01.2021 ↓

A tiny fishing village on an artificial island in Nayarit may be the lost home of the Aztecs.

Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl 10.01.2021 ↓

Two volcanoes have played an important part of Mexican mythology for thousands of years.

Matlazihua: Demon Woman of Oaxaca 03.01.2021 ↓

Legend or genuine evil presence? The story of the Matlazihua has persisted for thousands of years.

Pánuco, Forgotten Spanish Colony in Mexico 28.12.2020 ↓

Once a prosperous region, the colony of Pánuco burned out in a few short decades.

Sinaloa, Land of Legends 20.12.2020 ↓

On Mexico's Pacific coast, the state of Sinaloa is home to many legends. Here are 4.

Cuetlaxochitl, aka Poinsettia 13.12.2020 ↓

Called the cuetlaxochitl by the ancient Mexicans, the poinsettia has a long and little-known history.

The Mystifying Rock Art of Burgos, Tamaulipas 06.12.2020 ↓

Nearly 5,000 ancient images exist on the walls of caves and ravines in a remote part of Tamaulipas.

Calakmul, Kingdom of the Snake 29.11.2020 ↓

One of the largest and most mysterious ancient Maya cities is still covered in jungle and rarely visited.

Geronimo in Mexico 23.11.2020 ↓

Legendary Apache leader Geronimo spent much time in Mexico & had deep feelings about its country and people.

Legends from the State of Colima 15.11.2020 ↓

The small Mexican state of Colima is home to many legends.

The Black Christ of San Roman 15.11.2020 ↓

Since 1565 a mysterious black Christ figure has been worshiped in Campeche.

Aztec Lords of the Night 08.11.2020 ↓

The Aztec week had 9 days and each day had a Lord of the Night

The Comanche Wars, 1821-1870 11.10.2020 ↓

For decades, Comanche raiding parties terrorized the northern reaches of a young Mexico.

Marla, A Mexican Contactee 04.10.2020 ↓

A housewife and mother of 10 became the most celebrated alien contactee in Mexico.

Queens of Yaxchilán 27.09.2020 ↓

The stories of 3 powerful Maya women are etched in stone for all to see centuries later.

Seri People, The Last to Assimilate 20.09.2020 ↓

This remote indigenous group struggles to hold on to its culture and language.

Legends from Durango 14.09.2020 ↓

Rich in history and culture, the state of Durango is home to many legends. Here are 3.

Juan Quezada and the Story of Mata Ortiz 06.09.2020 ↓

One man magically brought a pottery tradition back to life after centuries of dormancy.

Junipero Serra: Saint or Villain? 24.08.2020 ↓

History does not quite know what to do with this canonized Franciscan friar.

What is a Codex? 17.08.2020 ↓

In ancient Mexico the art of manuscript making goes back many centuries.

The Alien Skulls of Ónavas, Sonora 09.08.2020 ↓

In 1999 workers digging a ditch in a small town in Sonora stumbled across an otherworldly find.

Tamoanchan, Ancient Mexican Paradise Lost 02.08.2020 ↓

Was this ancient Mexican paradise a real place or was it just a legend?

Tijuana Urban Legends 26.07.2020 17:49 ↓

With 1.7 million people, the city of Tijuana in the Mexican state of Baja California is the 6th largest city in Mexico. Right across the border from San Diego, California, Tijuana is often called “The Gateway to Mexico.” Founded in the late 1800s around a ranch called Rancho Tia Juana, the city grew and is […]

Montezuma the Great 13.07.2020 ↓

An overview of one of the most important figures in Mexican history.