In All About History issue 121, on sale now, you can explore the rise of the Aztec Empire, from its simple origins to the massive Central American superpower that it became. Learn about how its ...

Mexico City is an incredible historical center with thousands of years of artifacts and culture. Before visiting Mexico City, it is good to have a basic understanding of Aztec culture. The Aztec ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an Aztec palace and a conquistador’s house in the heart of Mexico City. Numerous basalt slabs from the palace were found beneath Nacional Monte de Piedad, ...

The decision to retain the Aztec warrior as a symbol for San Diego State University is probably the right one. While in general it’s not a good idea to use human beings as mascots, the Aztec warrior ...

San Diego State University’s debate over the Aztec Warrior mascot is patronizing to the great indigenous nation whose name the school represents. Although well-intentioned, the controversial movement ...

Archaeologists have discovered in Mexico the remains of a boat more than 400 years old that may have sailed on a now-vanished lake following the fall of the Aztec Empire. Researchers uncovered seven ...

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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 ...