Mexico Unexplained

Black Pearls of the Sea of Cortez 05.07.2020 ↓

These unique gems have an interesting history dating back centuries.

The Priestesses of Tamtoc 29.06.2020 ↓

The obscure ruins of Tamtoc may have been an ancient female pilgrimage site.

The Werewolves of Coita, Chiapas 22.06.2020 ↓

Werewolves appeared in a town in Chiapas in Aprill 2020.

Juan O’Donojú, The Last Viceroy 15.06.2020 ↓

The last Viceroy of New Spain left an interesting legacy. This is his story.

Jaguar Gods of the Maya 07.06.2020 ↓

The jaguar is an enduring symbol in ancient Mexico. The Maya had many jaguar deities.

Legends from Sonora 01.06.2020 ↓

The Mexican state of Sonora has a diverse landscape and is home to many myths and legends.

The Mysterious Tunnels of Teotihuacán 25.05.2020 ↓

Tunnels and chambers exist beneath one of Mexico's most mysterious ancient cities.

The Santo Niño and the Miracles at Plateros 17.05.2020 ↓

The shrine at Plateros draws millions of pilgrims a year who venerate an old statue of the Baby Jesus.

Chinampas, Floating Gardens of Ancient Mexico 11.05.2020 ↓

A unique form of agriculture has existed in Mexico for over 1,000 years and is in danger of disappearing.

Mexican Crop Circles 04.05.2020 ↓

Called agrogramas in Spanish, crop circles are a recent phenomenon in Mexico.

Islas Marías, The Mexican Alcatraz 27.04.2020 ↓

The story of the last island penal colony in the Americas, Las Islas Marias.

Aztec Monsters 19.04.2020 ↓

Many terrifying creatures lurked among the myths of the ancient Aztecs.

Indigenous Legends from Nayarit 13.04.2020 ↓

The state of Nayarit has many legends that have their origins in their indigenous communities. Here are 3.

Sor Juana, A Magnificent Life 05.04.2020 ↓

Little known outside Mexico, this 17th Century intellectual was a driving cultural force of her time.

Uxmal: Lost City of the Dwarf 30.03.2020 ↓

Some of the most elaborate art and architecture exist in this ancient Maya city.

Forgotten UFO Stories of the 1970s 23.03.2020 ↓

The 1970s had many interesting UFO cases, many of which are unknown or poorly researched.

Carmelita Torres and the 1917 Bath Riots 16.03.2020 ↓

Fear of a pandemic led to drastic measures at the border. A Mexican maid said, "No."

Pulque, Drink of the Gods 08.03.2020 ↓

A uniquely Mexican drink, pulque is surrounded by interesting myths and legends.

Cañada de la Virgen, The Mecca of Ancient Mexico 01.03.2020 ↓

Unknown to most, this site was a destination of pilgrims from all over ancient Mexico for centuries.

The Unpriestly Life of Father Servando Teresa de Mier 16.02.2020 ↓

A rebel priest who escaped prison 7 times, he played an important role in creating the nation of Mexico.

The Totonacs: A Forgotten Civilization 10.02.2020 ↓

An important ancient culture in Mexico seems lost to history. Who were the Totonacs?

The Black Christ of Otatitlán 02.02.2020 ↓

A carving of a black Christ brings hundreds of thousands of believers yearly to a small town in Veracruz.

Did the Ancient Maya Colonize Florida? 27.01.2020 ↓

Evidence suggests that the ancient Maya had outposts in Florida.

Four Legends from Veracruz 20.01.2020 ↓

The state of Veracruz has an intriguing history and his home to many legends. Here are 4.

Alien Abduction in Acapulco, 1954 13.01.2020 ↓

On a lonely mountain road a man met up with a group of blond aliens and boarded their flying saucer.