The Aztecs, one of the most intriguing and sophisticated civilizations to have ever existed, left an indelible mark on Mexico’s cultural and historical landscape. Before their dramatic fall to Spanish ...

An extremely important 1-ton sculpture, sometimes referred to by archaeologists as an “Earth Monster” or Monument 9, was repatriated to Mexico from a private collection in Colorado in May 2023, ...

This educational and provocative video explores the deep-rooted mythological beliefs of the Aztec civilization and the primary reasons behind their notorious practice of human sacrifice. It narrates ...

In a sense, 1521 is Mexico's 1619. A foundational moment that for centuries has been shaped by just one perspective: a European one. The story of how Hernán Cortés and a few hundred Spaniards ...

pt. 1. Introduction -- 1. Introduction -- Overview -- The issue of jargon terminology versus "plain English" -- Anthropology : with what kind of animal are we dealing? -- Contributions made by other ...

"Published on the occasion of the exhibition The Aztec empire, curated by Felipe Solís, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, October 15, 2004-February 13, 2005"--T.p. verso. "This exhibition is ...

The Aztecs lived by strict laws... and often died by them. Don’t miss today’s epic new video revealing the worst punishments ...

During ritual ceremonies, the ancient Aztec civilization used a “death whistle” — a haunting instrument shaped like a human skull. Its eerie, high-pitched scream is not just a product of its unique ...

The discovery of the graves of four pre-Hispanic Mexican children has given an insight into the difficult living conditions that followed the fall of the Aztec Empire. Named after the property where ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. ‘The Aztec Pantheon and the Art of Empire’ is a show of modest size but ...