An altar containing a pot of human ashes was found near a square in Mexico City and archaeologists say it dates back to near the end of the Aztec empire.

In most schools in America, we are taught that "European diseases" killed off the indigenous peoples of the New World. But what about Africa and Asia? Why weren't they affected?

Ancient Meso-American civilizations of the Mayans and Aztecs likely amplified droughts in the Yucatan and southern Mexico by clearing rainforests to make room for pastures and farmland.<b<b<br/>r/>r/>

One of the greatest civilisations ever built in the history. With all the advancements in the Messo America period, the culture depicted mysterious beliefs and practices. it may have been one of the most influential regions of the time.

The enslaved Native woman who acted as the primary interpreter for Hernan Cortés during his conquest of the Aztec Empire.

In this episode we examine the topic: Aztec Religion Explained

Modern historians have doubted the existence of a massive skull display that 16th century Spanish conquistadors claimed to have seen in the ancient city of Tenochtitlan - until now.