Mexico Unexplained
Episodes
Huamalgüeños, The Fog People of Cedros Island
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The natives of a Mexican Pacific island abandoned their paradise to integrate into Spanish mission system.
Island of the Dolls
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An island in Xochimilco populated by hundreds of dolls has an eerie and interesting story
Mountain Yaqui, Indigenous Resistance into the 20th Century
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly 400 years, the Mountain Yaqui resisted outside domination
Vortexes and Spirals in the Skies Over Mexico
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strange atmospheric anomalies have appeared in Mexico's skies for many years. What are they?
Tres Zapotes, The Eternal City
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This ancient city was inhabited for almost 2,500 years. Who lived there? Why?
Legends of Baja California Sur
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the newest states in Mexico is home to many old legends.
Casta: Race in Colonial Mexico
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Racial classifications in colonial Mexico were confusing and borderline comical.
La Pintada, Mystery in the Desert
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This image of the Baby Jesus sleeping on a skull has given comfort to millions for over 200 years.
Legends of the Chichimeca
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Chichimeca people of northern Mexico had a rich folklore and oral history.
San Patricios – The Saint Patrick’s Battalion
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A little-known battalion of Irish soldiers played an important role in the Mexican War.
The Mysterious Monoliths of Santo Tomás Jalieza
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The largest statue of the Baby Jesus in the world exists in a small town in Zacatecas.
Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part Two
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More stories of Mexico's legendary bandits and their secret stashes of loot.
Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part One
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout Mexican history bandits have stashed their loot and much of it has never been found
Xochiquetzal, Aztec Goddess of Love (and More)
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For decades a man has supposedly had contact with aliens in the mountains outside of Mexico City
Was Thomas Edison Really a Mexican?
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some evidence suggest that the famous American inventor wasn't American at all.
Aztlán Found? Mexcaltitlán
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A tiny fishing village on an artificial island in Nayarit may be the lost home of the Aztecs.
Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two volcanoes have played an important part of Mexican mythology for thousands of years.
Matlazihua: Demon Woman of Oaxaca
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legend or genuine evil presence? The story of the Matlazihua has persisted for thousands of years.
Pánuco, Forgotten Spanish Colony in Mexico
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Once a prosperous region, the colony of Pánuco burned out in a few short decades.
Sinaloa, Land of Legends
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Mexico's Pacific coast, the state of Sinaloa is home to many legends. Here are 4.
Cuetlaxochitl, aka Poinsettia
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Called the cuetlaxochitl by the ancient Mexicans, the poinsettia has a long and little-known history.
The Mystifying Rock Art of Burgos, Tamaulipas
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the largest and most mysterious ancient Maya cities is still covered in jungle and rarely visited.
Geronimo in Mexico
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary Apache leader Geronimo spent much time in Mexico & had deep feelings about its country and people.
Legends from the State of Colima
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The small Mexican state of Colima is home to many legends.
The Black Christ of San Roman
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since 1565 a mysterious black Christ figure has been worshiped in Campeche.
Aztec Lords of the Night
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Aztec week had 9 days and each day had a Lord of the Night
The Comanche Wars, 1821-1870
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, Comanche raiding parties terrorized the northern reaches of a young Mexico.
Marla, A Mexican Contactee
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A housewife and mother of 10 became the most celebrated alien contactee in Mexico.
Queens of Yaxchilán
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The stories of 3 powerful Maya women are etched in stone for all to see centuries later.
Seri People, The Last to Assimilate
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This remote indigenous group struggles to hold on to its culture and language.
Legends from Durango
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One man magically brought a pottery tradition back to life after centuries of dormancy.
Junipero Serra: Saint or Villain?
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
History does not quite know what to do with this canonized Franciscan friar.
What is a Codex?
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In ancient Mexico the art of manuscript making goes back many centuries.
The Alien Skulls of Ónavas, Sonora
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 1999 workers digging a ditch in a small town in Sonora stumbled across an otherworldly find.
Tamoanchan, Ancient Mexican Paradise Lost
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Was this ancient Mexican paradise a real place or was it just a legend?
Tijuana Urban Legends
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Montezuma the Great
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An overview of one of the most important figures in Mexican history.
Black Pearls of the Sea of Cortez
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These unique gems have an interesting history dating back centuries.
The Priestesses of Tamtoc
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The obscure ruins of Tamtoc may have been an ancient female pilgrimage site.
The Werewolves of Coita, Chiapas
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Werewolves appeared in a town in Chiapas in Aprill 2020.
Juan O’Donojú, The Last Viceroy
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The last Viceroy of New Spain left an interesting legacy. This is his story.
Jaguar Gods of the Maya
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The jaguar is an enduring symbol in ancient Mexico. The Maya had many jaguar deities.
Legends from Sonora
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Mexican state of Sonora has a diverse landscape and is home to many myths and legends.
The Mysterious Tunnels of Teotihuacán
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tunnels and chambers exist beneath one of Mexico's most mysterious ancient cities.
The Santo Niño and the Miracles at Plateros
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A unique form of agriculture has existed in Mexico for over 1,000 years and is in danger of disappearing.
Mexican Crop Circles
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Called agrogramas in Spanish, crop circles are a recent phenomenon in Mexico.
Islas Marías, The Mexican Alcatraz
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The story of the last island penal colony in the Americas, Las Islas Marias.
Aztec Monsters
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many terrifying creatures lurked among the myths of the ancient Aztecs.
Indigenous Legends from Nayarit
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The state of Nayarit has many legends that have their origins in their indigenous communities. Here are 3.
Sor Juana, A Magnificent Life
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Little known outside Mexico, this 17th Century intellectual was a driving cultural force of her time.
Uxmal: Lost City of the Dwarf
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most elaborate art and architecture exist in this ancient Maya city.
Forgotten UFO Stories of the 1970s
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 1970s had many interesting UFO cases, many of which are unknown or poorly researched.
Carmelita Torres and the 1917 Bath Riots
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of a pandemic led to drastic measures at the border. A Mexican maid said, "No."
Pulque, Drink of the Gods
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A uniquely Mexican drink, pulque is surrounded by interesting myths and legends.
Cañada de la Virgen, The Mecca of Ancient Mexico
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An important ancient culture in Mexico seems lost to history. Who were the Totonacs?
The Black Christ of Otatitlán
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Evidence suggests that the ancient Maya had outposts in Florida.
Four Legends from Veracruz
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The state of Veracruz has an intriguing history and his home to many legends. Here are 4.
Alien Abduction in Acapulco, 1954
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On a lonely mountain road a man met up with a group of blond aliens and boarded their flying saucer.
Yucatán, USA; A State That Almost Was
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the mid-19th Century, Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula almost became a possession of the United States.
Toniná and the Tallest Pyramid in Mexico
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This mysterious pyramid is the tallest in Mexico may be dedicated to time itself.
Seven Brief Legends from Puebla
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The state of Puebla is rich in legends. Here are 7.
UFO Incident at the Santa Lucia Air Force Base
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1971 a teenage girl had a strange encounter with a UFO outside a Mexican Air Force base
Mictlantecuhtli, Aztec God of Death
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Lord of the Underworld was one of the most powerful gods in all of ancient Mexico.
The Beautiful Imagination of Yolanda Vargas Dulché
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No one person has contributed more to Mexican art and culture than Yolanda Vargas Dulché.
Alien Encounter at Meoqui
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1987, 4 boys in a small Mexican town came face to face with 5 strange creatures.
Baby Jesus of the Little Peanut
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A small statue of the Baby Jesus draws thousands of pilgrims to a tiny Mexican town.
The Mysterious Craters of Valle de Santiago
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
7 Craters in central Mexico are home to a whole host of extraordinary things.
Opata Kingdoms of the North
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A complex civilization existed in the deserts of Sonora. Who were the Opata?
Ghosts and Legends of the Mexico City Subway
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many legends lurk beneath the streets of Mexico City. Here are 6.
The Sorcerers of Catemaco
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For untold generations magical practitioners have lived in an area of Veracruz known as Catemaco.
Xoconochco, the Remotest Aztec Province
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This rich province of the Aztec Empire was very far away and hard to hold onto.
John Dee’s Magical Mexican Mirror
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A 16th Century English philosopher and seer possessed an interesting Aztec artifact.
Four Legends from San Luis Potosí
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many legends exist in the north-central Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. Here are four.
Gaspar Yanga and the Mexican Slave Revolt of 1609
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1600s, an escaped slave rebelled against Spain and created an independent self-governing region in Veracruz.
The Case of the Bi-locating Nun
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sister Maria evangelized the Indians of the New World without ever leaving her convent in Spain.
The Señora de las Palmas & the Yucatán Cave People
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A 13,000 year old skeleton found in the Yucatán may re-write the history books.
The Puebla UFO Crash of 1977
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What crashed in a remote area of the Mexican state of Puebla in 1977 is still a mystery.
Lost Treasures of the State of Chihuahua
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The largest state in Mexico is host to many stories of lost treasures.
The Young Cortés: Life Before the Aztecs
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many people know little about the young life of the man who would change history.
Mothman Sightings in Mexico
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sightings of the legendary Mothman creature have been increasing in Mexico.
Tlaloc, Beyond the Rain God
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tlaloc has a long history among the gods of ancient Mexico. He was more than just the rain giver.
The Final Days of the Tarascan Empire
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The story of one of the most complex and little-known civilizations in ancient Mexico
Four Legends from Mexico City
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many legends exist in Mexico's largest city. Here are 4.
Xoloitzcuintli: Sacred Dog of the Ancient Mexicans
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Once nearly extinct, this unusual dog has played an important role in Mexico since ancient times
The Magnificent Murals of Bonampak
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The most breathtaking paintings of the ancient Americas exist in a remote jungle ruin.
Day of the Martian, Mexico’s Alien Fiesta
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
3 Gulf Coast towns have an annual fiesta to celebrate the extraterrestrials protecting them.
The White Giants of Tiburón Island
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Seri have an old legend of white giants arriving in boats. Is there historical fact behind the myth?
Xtabay: Jungle Witch of the Maya
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After her death, an old maid returned to earth as a female demon and now lurks around snatching unsuspecting men.
Juan Soldado: Folk Saint of Migrants and the Wrongly Accused
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands have put their faith in this man who was shot by the Mexican army in 1938.
Chichimeca: Warriors of the North
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This fiercely independent people repelled the Aztecs and the Spanish. Who were the Chichimeca?
Five Legends from Jalisco
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Mexican state of Jalisco is home to many legends. Here are 5.