Mexico Unexplained

Stranded on Socorro Island 23.01.2022 ↓

Not many Mexicans know of this lonely island located over 700 miles into the Pacific.

Apache Wars with Mexico 16.01.2022 ↓

For centuries the Apache beat back colonization.

The Maya World Between Collapse and Conquest 09.01.2022 ↓

After the Classic Maya Collapse, what happened in the Yucatán?

Saintly Mexican Folktales 02.01.2022 ↓

Many fables in Mexico involve earthly encounters with saints. Here are three.

UFO Incident at Ciudad Pemex 26.12.2021 ↓

A violent electrical storm in 1973 brought strange visitors to this Tabasco town.

The Mysterious Crash of Mexicana Flight 704 19.12.2021 ↓

We may never know the real reason for one of Mexico's biggest aviation disasters.

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part 4 12.12.2021 ↓

The story of 3 little-known Marian devotions in Mexico and the miracles connected with them.

Comalcalco, Round Sky City of the Maya 05.12.2021 ↓

Made almost entirely of brick, Comalcalco is unique among Maya cities.

Nezahualcoyotl, Poet-King of Texcoco 28.11.2021 ↓

The story of one of the most extraordinary rulers of ancient Mexico.

Legends from Morelia, Michoacán 21.11.2021 ↓

The beautiful colonial city of Morelia is home to many legends. Here are 4.

Mysterious Fireballs Over Veracruz 14.11.2021 ↓

From the late '70s mysterious fireballs have appeared around a remote mountain in Veracruz

Cacao: From Currency to Chocolate 07.11.2021 ↓

Cacao has an interesting and mysterious history.

Hanal Pixán, Day of the Dead of the Maya 30.10.2021 ↓

The modern Maya have their own special take on Day of the Dead called Hanal Pixán

Cantona, Forgotten Fortress City 24.10.2021 ↓

It was one of the largest and most important cities in ancient Mexico, so why have you never heard of Cantona?

The Last Mexican Grizzly Bear 17.10.2021 ↓

Was the last Mexican grizzly bear shot in Sonora in 1976?

Dwarfs and Hunchbacks in Ancient Mexico 10.10.2021 ↓

Dwarfs and hunchbacks played important but mysterious roles in ancient Mexican cultures.

Guadalupe’s Messenger, San Juan Diego 03.10.2021 ↓

A humble Native man was witness to apparitions of the Virgin Mary on a hill in Mexico

Tlaxcalan Legends 26.09.2021 ↓

This ancient region of Mexico has many legends. Here are 3.

Cherán, Indigenous Autonomous Zone 19.09.2021 ↓

Tired of abuse from criminals and politicians, the town of Cherán declared itself self-governing.

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part Three 05.09.2021 ↓

The story of 3 little-known Marian devotions in Mexico and the miracles connected with them.

Mitla: Magnificent “City of Rest” 29.08.2021 ↓

Beautiful ornamentation found nowhere else in Mexico grace the ancient site of Mitla.

Peña de Bernal, The Ultimate Mexican Paranormal Hotspot 22.08.2021 ↓

A beautiful natural wonder in Mexico is the setting for many instances of paranormal activity

Tarahumara Religion and Ritual 15.08.2021 ↓

The Tarahumara of northern Mexico practice a unique blend of ancient beliefs & Christianity

California’s First Black Governor, Pío Pico, 1832 08.08.2021 ↓

Few know that California has already had a Black governor, but under Mexican rule.

The Eruption of Xitle & the Destruction of Cuicuilco 01.08.2021 ↓

A volcano and a massive wall of lava ended the prosperous city-state of Cuicuilco