Episode 314-Mexico’s Island of the Dolls
From The Natural Curiosity Project by Dr. Steven Shepard
February 18, 2026 · 12 min
About this episode
This episode explores the rich traditions and mysticism of Mexico, focusing on the Island of the Dolls in Xochimilco.
Mexico is rich with mysterious tradition, a culture where magic and mysticism are as present as Catholicism and the lingering Aztec voices that are woven into the wind. But nowhere is it as evident as it is in Xochimilco, especially at La Isla de las Muñecas—the Island of the Dolls.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Steven Shepard
Topics covered
- mystery
- tradition
- culture
- magic
- mysticism
- Catholicism
- Aztec
Keywords
- Mexico
- Island of the Dolls
- Xochimilco
- tradition
- mysticism
- Aztec
- culture
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Mexico, Xochimilco, La Isla de las Muñecas, Aztec
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