The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

A lot of you have been commenting about Aztalan, Wisconsin for months now as part of the Searching for Aztlán series. And yes, I do read everysingle comment...


At first, honestly, I didn’t know what to make of it.


An “Aztec homeland” in Wisconsin sounded like one of those internet theories that falls apart the second you look into it. But the more I researched the archaeology, the underwater pyramid claims in Rock Lake, the copper trade networks, the migration traditions, and the history behind why people started connecting this place to the Mexica in the first place… the more I understood why this theory has held onto people’s imaginations for so long.


That doesn’t mean the evidence supports it.


And it also doesn’t mean the story is nonsense.


So in this new episode, I wanted to do something carefully and respectfully: present the strongest arguments people make in favor of the theory, the major problems with it, what modern scholarship says, and the perspectives of Native voices connected to the region… so you can make up your own mind.


And because investigation matters more than speculation, I also reached out to Dr. Erik Damián Reyes Morales to hear what someone who actually studies Mexica migration traditions thinks about the Wisconsin theory.


No matter where you land on this one, I honestly think the journey is fascinating.


The new episode is live now, friend. Use the link attached to this post or go here:
https://youtu.be/iTvGvZDhJsU


And there's a little shout out to all the real ones who've followed this channel for a while now...

Thanks for your support!

Andrew

1 day ago | [YT] | 3

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

Friend,

A new episode just went live, and honestly… this one reminded me why I started this channel in the first place.

Over the last few days, I’ve been deep in the research surrounding a newly documented Maya city called El Jefeciño in southern Quintana Roo, and the more I learned about it, the more it hit me that there are still parts of the Americas hidden beneath the jungle.

Not metaphorically. Literally.

In this case, what people thought were natural hills turned out to be ancient Maya structures connected to an entire city that had gone undocumented until now.

That feeling never gets old to me.

Not just the mystery of it all, but the idea that our histories are still out there waiting to be rediscovered.

I really tried to make this episode something special. I filmed portions of it outdoors here in the jungle environment around Cancún because I wanted you to feel the atmosphere of these places, not just hear facts about them.

And sincerely, thank you for being part of this community. I don’t really think of this as “followers.” I see it more as a group of people curious about the histories, mysteries, myths, and cultures of the Americas… and trying to understand them together.

The episode is live now and you have a link to it here. I really hope you enjoy this one.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

This is the video I’ve spent the most time on so far.

Not just putting it together—but making sure the research is right, the sources are solid, and the story is told the way it deserves to be told.

Cuauhtémoc’s story isn’t simple, and it’s not just one version. So I took the time to compare accounts, look at what the sources agree on, and be as accurate as possible.

If you watch it, I hope you feel that.

And if you’ve been here watching, commenting, sharing—thank you. I don’t take that lightly.

I’ll see you there.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

I wanted you to see this first.

The new video is live:
Cuauhtémoc wasn’t the only one who refused to surrender.

Across the Americas—from the Mexica in Mexico, to the Taíno in the Caribbean, to the Inca in Peru—there were leaders who chose resistance when surrender would’ve been easier.

Hatuey. Anacaona. Enriquillo. Manco Inca.

These are real stories. And for a lot of us, they’re part of who we are—even if we weren’t taught them that way.

If you’re celebrating Easter today, I hope you’re having a good one with your family. And when you get a quiet moment… I wanted this here waiting for you.

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

Friends,

For those of you who have been following this channel for a while, you know that the mystery of Aztlán has come up again and again and again in our discussions and became the Searching for Aztlán series.

Many of you have shared your ideas, your research, and your own theories in the comments. This has been one of those topics where the conversation itself has helped shape the direction of the channel.

So I wanted you to be the first to know.

I just published a new conversation with Dr. Erik Damián Reyes Morales of UNAM, Mexico's flagship research university, and what he presents is one of the most surprising interpretations of the Aztlán story I’ve ever heard. It touches on Aztlán, Chicomoztoc, the Mexica migration, and addresses the question of whether they were Aztecs or Mexicas, both, or neither, backed by science, history and the mythology with respect and evidence.

And the conclusion… well, it may change the way you think about the whole story.

I won’t give it away here. But if you’ve been part of the Aztlán discussions on this channel, I think you’re going to find this fascinating.

The video is live now.

Let me know what you think and thank you for following along on this journey.


Andy

2 months ago | [YT] | 10

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

When Bad Bunny brought Puerto Rican pride to the Super Bowl, a lot of people with roots in Puerto Rico and a lot of other parts of the Americas felt something even if they couldn’t fully explain it.

That moment wasn’t just about music or representation. It was part of a much older story.

In the 1800s, in a small town called Lares, Puerto Ricans did something dangerous for the time. They declared who they were, even knowing it could cost them everything. That act didn’t last long on paper, but it lasted forever in identity.

Mexico has its own version of this moment-El Grito de la Independencia. So do other places across the Americas. Different dates, different flags, same question:

Who are we when we stop being told who we are?

This video is different from my usual deep-time mysteries, but it connects to all of them. And it connects directly to my own story in important ways.

It's the story of the first time Puerto Ricans of all types and colors came together to say "Basta". We're not subjects of Spain...we are the Republic of Puerto Rico.

Not many people know this story, and I only had a sketchy idea...so when I looked into it further, I knew I had to share with you, our subscribers.

If you’ve ever felt that pull when you see your culture show up on the world stage, this one’s for you.

— Andrew

2 months ago | [YT] | 5

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

Friend,

A major archaeological discovery in Oaxaca has recentlybeen confirmed, and it is unlike almost anything archaeologists expect to find.

A sealed, undisturbed Zapotec tomb with painted murals still on the walls, carved personal names tied to the ritual calendar, and human remains found in place. These were not symbolic burials. These were identifiable people.

The discovery was announced by Mexico’s president and confirmed by INAH.

I break down what was found, why it matters, and why this changes how we understand Zapotec burial practices and identity.

Enjoy it...there will be more news on this one later!

-Andrew

2 months ago | [YT] | 9

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

Friend, the Four Corners episode is officially live.

This one exists because so many of you said the Four Corners could be Aztlán, and asked for a careful, serious look. To be specific, most of you mentioned either the Chaco Canyon area (which is super impressive and I have good images for you), along with Mesa Verde (crazy cliff dwellings) and the curiously named site at Aztec Ruins (and yes, I get into the name).

And there are moments in this episode that genuinely made me stop.

Things like the discovery of scarlet macaw feathers, copper bells, and cacao residues at Chaco Canyon. Items that clearly come from far to the south, deep in Mesoamerica. That alone tells us there was real, sustained contact between these northern societies and central Mexico centuries before the Mexica appear historically.


That tension is what this episode explores. Where the evidence lines up. Where it doesn’t. And why the answer might not be as simple as a single place on a map.

I’d really love to hear what stood out to you most once you’ve watched it.

The episode is live now.

4 months ago | [YT] | 14

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

Hey there friends, hello from VERY soggy Cancún...

Tomorrow’s episode tests one of the most requested Aztlán theories I’ve gotten in the series' comments.

The Four Corners.
Arizona. New Mexico. Colorado. Utah.

Chaco Canyon. Mesa Verde. Aztec Ruins.

Some people are convinced this region holds clues to Aztlán.
Others say the idea falls apart once you look closely.

So instead of arguing for or against it, I tested the claim using:
archaeology, oral history, art, language, and timelines.

No hype. No shortcuts.
Just evidence , and where it holds up… and where it doesn’t.

Episode drops tomorrow.
You’re probably not going to agree with all of it , and we can talk about that in the comments!

Have a great night!

Andrew

4 months ago | [YT] | 28

The Mysteries of The Americas, with Andrew Colón

I just published one of the most important episodes I think I have made so far. It is about Petra Herrera, a woman who had to pretend to be a man just to be allowed to fight in the Mexican Revolution.


This video exists because of you. Not just because you watch, but because you share stories, correct me, challenge ideas, and keep these conversations alive in the comments. You are not subscribers. You are contributors to this channel.


I first found Petra while researching the Soldaderas and Adelitas out of curiosity.

Then one of your comments pushed me to finally tell her story and start a brand new series called Women Who Changed the Americas.


Thank you for being part of this with me. I cannot wait to read what you contribute.

-Andrew

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