Mexico Unexplained

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part Two 13.06.2021 ↓

Many little-known images of the Virgin Mary are worshiped throughout Mexico. Here are 3

Tamaulipas Legends 06.06.2021 ↓

4 legends from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

Little-Known Mexican Virgins, Part One 30.05.2021 ↓

Many little-known images of the Virgin Mary are worshiped throughout Mexico. Here are 4.

Huamalgüeños, The Fog People of Cedros Island 23.05.2021 ↓

The natives of a Mexican Pacific island abandoned their paradise to integrate into Spanish mission system.

Island of the Dolls 16.05.2021 ↓

An island in Xochimilco populated by hundreds of dolls has an eerie and interesting story

Mountain Yaqui, Indigenous Resistance into the 20th Century 09.05.2021 ↓

For nearly 400 years, the Mountain Yaqui resisted outside domination

Vortexes and Spirals in the Skies Over Mexico 02.05.2021 ↓

Strange atmospheric anomalies have appeared in Mexico's skies for many years. What are they?

Tres Zapotes, The Eternal City 25.04.2021 ↓

This ancient city was inhabited for almost 2,500 years. Who lived there? Why?

Legends of Baja California Sur 18.04.2021 ↓

One of the newest states in Mexico is home to many old legends.

Casta: Race in Colonial Mexico 11.04.2021 ↓

Racial classifications in colonial Mexico were confusing and borderline comical.

La Pintada, Mystery in the Desert 04.04.2021 ↓

A little-known archaeological site in Sonora may have served as a destination for pilgrims for thousands of years.

The Lucky Baby Jesus of Tlalpan 28.03.2021 ↓

This image of the Baby Jesus sleeping on a skull has given comfort to millions for over 200 years.

Legends of the Chichimeca 21.03.2021 ↓

The Chichimeca people of northern Mexico had a rich folklore and oral history.

San Patricios – The Saint Patrick’s Battalion 14.03.2021 ↓

A little-known battalion of Irish soldiers played an important role in the Mexican War.

The Mysterious Monoliths of Santo Tomás Jalieza 07.03.2021 ↓

Three mysterious carved stones have stood in a remote part of Oaxaca for thousands of years. Who carved them? Why?

The Gigantic Baby Jesus of Zóquite 28.02.2021 ↓

The largest statue of the Baby Jesus in the world exists in a small town in Zacatecas.

Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part Two 21.02.2021 ↓

More stories of Mexico's legendary bandits and their secret stashes of loot.

Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part One 14.02.2021 ↓

Throughout Mexican history bandits have stashed their loot and much of it has never been found

Xochiquetzal, Aztec Goddess of Love (and More) 07.02.2021 ↓

Known as the Aztec goddess of love, Xochiquetzal had many aspects and served many roles.

UFO Encounter at Ajusco – The Case of Carlos Díaz 31.01.2021 ↓

For decades a man has supposedly had contact with aliens in the mountains outside of Mexico City

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.