Discover the Aztec Sun Stone, a masterpiece of ancient Mexican art that reveals the beliefs, cosmology, and power of the Aztec Empire.

The history of tortillas, a staple in Mexican cuisine, is deeply tied to the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, particularly the Maya and Aztec cultures.

Every little girl dreams of the day that they can be a princess, and for many girls of Mexican and Guatemalan descent that dream comes true on their Quinceañera night.

It begins with the settling of the Americas, and the Paleo-Indian and Archaic phases. Focus is on the main civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andean region, like the Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and Inca, but also goes over the smaller cultures in North Amer...

A complete bestiary of top 200 mythical creatures and monsters from around the world.

The Aztecs thrived in the area corresponding to Mexico between the 14th and 15th centuries until they were overthrown by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in 1521. This complex Mesoamerican culture revolved around growing and consuming food, particularly...

Death Whistles, Terrifying instruments of religion and war, were used by Ancient Aztecs to summon spirits and create horror and fear wherever they went.

If the word “Nahua” sounds unfamiliar to you, it’s probably because you’re more used to hearing them referred to as the Aztec. The history is complicated, but the name Aztec was popularized by a German explorer in the 1800s to describe the powerful Mesoa...

Did you know the first ever recipe (or description) of Guacamole was by a pirate? Any idea what Bumbo is?

You may have heard of their calendars, seen their temples, or admired one of their cool looking sculptural artifacts in a museum, but chances are you have no idea what life was really like for the Aztecs.