Tenochtitlan, a metropolis built in the middle of a lake, with floating islands supported by piles. The date: November 1519.

This small insect, native to the Americas, was used by the Aztecs to create a vivid red dye, which would eventually ...

Recounting the tale of the Spanish conquest, Aztec Rhapsodies tells of heroism, triumph and tragedy in epic verse.

Although Mexicas favored green obsidian, tool variety shows that multiple obsidian sources supplied the capital via markets, ...

May 16 has been a date marked by significant events throughout history, spanning continents and centuries, each contributing ...

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Archaeologists found that while the Mexica primarily used green obsidian, obsidian also came from at least seven other ...

The cathedral was built between 1573 and 1813 after the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan and ... pyramids and structures belonging to the Aztecs. Highlights of the massive cathedral include ...

By all accounts, Operation Sindoor has been a success. It has demonstrated the strength of India’s air defence system, as ...

New archaeological research led by Tulane University and Mexico’s Proyecto Templo Mayor has unveiled the extensive trade ...

New research uncovers how obsidian artifacts reveal the vast trade networks of the Aztec Empire during Tenochtitlan’s early ...

Greg Jenner is joined in 16th-Century Mexico by Dr Amy Fuller and comedian Jen Brister to learn about conquistador Hernán Cortés and his translator Malintzin. Greg Jenner is joined in 16th-Century ...