Mexico Unexplained
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Xoloitzcuintli: Sacred Dog of the Ancient Mexicans
Once nearly extinct, this unusual dog has played an important role in Mexico since ancient times
The Magnificent Murals of Bonampak
The most breathtaking paintings of the ancient Americas exist in a remote jungle ruin.
Day of the Martian, Mexico’s Alien Fiesta
3 Gulf Coast towns have an annual fiesta to celebrate the extraterrestrials protecting them.
The White Giants of Tiburón Island
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
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
Thousands have put their faith in this man who was shot by the Mexican army in 1938.
Chichimeca: Warriors of the North
This fiercely independent people repelled the Aztecs and the Spanish. Who were the Chichimeca?
Five Legends from Jalisco
The Mexican state of Jalisco is home to many legends. Here are 5.
The 400 Cloud Serpents and the Causes of War
Warfare played an important role in daily life in the Aztec Empire. It had mythical origins.
Kingo Nonaka, “The Mexican Samurai”
An unknown Japanese-born medic played an important role in the Mexican Revolution