Aztec Culture Still Alive in Mexico Even After 500 Years

Aztec Culture Still Alive in Mexico Even After 500 Years

The Aztec Empire previously ruled a vast swathe of land, which is now modern Mexico. Five hundred years after the Spanish conquered them, several aspects of the once-mighty empire still exist in Mexico
Mexican Archaeologists Discovered Four Aztec Child Burials in Mexico City

Mexican Archaeologists Discovered Four Aztec Child Burials in Mexico City

By Mary Webber
Mexican archaeologists unearthed four Aztec child burials in downtown Mexico City, with the children laid to rest some five centuries ago.
Mexico Police Thought 150 Skulls Found in Cave Were Part of Crime Scene but Turned out to Be Sacrificial Remains From AD 900

Mexico Police Thought 150 Skulls Found in Cave Were Part of Crime Scene but Turned out to Be Sacrificial Remains From AD 900

By Mary Webber
Police in Mexico unearthed a pile of 150 skulls in a cave near the Guatemalan border. The Mexican police initially thought they were looking at a crime scene.
Mexico's 50-Peso Bill Featuring Aztec City of Tenochtitlan Wins 2021 Banknote of the Year

Mexico's 50-Peso Bill Featuring Aztec City of Tenochtitlan Wins 2021 Banknote of the Year

By Joshua Summers
The Bank of Mexico scored another big win after its new 50-peso bill featuring the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan won as 2021's banknote of the year.
Aztec Altar, Ancient Pot With Human Ashes Unearthed by Archeologists in Mexico City

Aztec Altar, Ancient Pot With Human Ashes Unearthed by Archeologists in Mexico City

By Mary Webber
Mexican archeologists found an Aztec altar dating back to the 16th century underneath a home near Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City.
Mexico's Famed Aztec Temple Damaged in Storm

Mexico's Famed Aztec Temple Damaged in Storm

By Jess Smith
Mexico's "House of Eagles," the ornate temple complex that once hosted the elite warriors of the Aztec empire, suffered damages after being hit by a storm.

Ancient Spies: Meet the Pochteca, The Aztec Empires Elite Group of Intelligence Agents

By Danielle Ong
The Aztec Empire once held immense power in Mesoamerica. Part of the reason for their success was due to the guild of merchants who traded luxury items and foreign secrets.

Aztec Gods and Goddesses to Get to Know

By Mary Quill
The Aztecs had served and worshipped hundreds of god and goddesses. Read on to learn more about them.

Mexico's Most Famous, Must-See Historic Sites

By Amy Santiago
Travel through time and experience Mexico's history with the top seven historic sites in Mexico!
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