Episodes

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.

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.