The Great Flood According to Ancient Aztec Myth
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Ancient Aztec mythology recounts a great flood that transpired 4,800 years post-creation. The land of Anahuac was filled with giants,…
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10 Facts About The Quinametzin — The Giants of Aztec Mythology
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Descriptions of giants are common in religious books and historical texts around the world, including in Central America. Giants such…
The Alleged UFO Incident Near Aztec, New Mexico, Known As The “Other Roswell”
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Everybody has heard stories about the most famous UFO sighting/incident in Roswell from 1947. Despite the obvious cover-up of the…
The Story Behind the Disturbing Ancient Aztec Death Whistle
The Aztec Death Whistle, a skull-shaped artifact, was not merely a chilling curiosity. Its believed use in psychological warfare and…
7 Fascinating Ancient Aztec Artifacts You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
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Archaeology is a tool used by mankind to peer into the past. It helps write history, and from time to…
Tenochtitlan: 10 Facts About the Ancient Aztec Capital You Probably Didn’t Know
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Tenochtitlan, the great capital of the Mexica (as the Aztecs referred to themselves), became one of the most important cities…
11 Things You Should Know about Hernan Cortes: The Conqueror of the Aztecs
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History remembers Hernan Cortes as the most ruthless of all Spanish conquistadors. Historians often criticize the inhumane methods of subduing…
The Ancient Aztec Sun Stone
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Although the Aztec Sun Stone (Piedra del Sol) is commonly known as a calendar for keeping a count of the…
Xelhua: The Giant That Built the Largest Pyramid on Earth According to Aztec Mythology
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According to legends, the largest pyramid on the planet’s surface was built by one of the seven mythological giants of…
Unwritten Mystery: 3 Things You Should Know About the Terrifying Ancient Aztec Skull Tower
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Beneath the heart of Mexico City, a group of archaeologists has unearthed a terrifying tower. It is no ordinary tower,…
Who was Quetzalcoatl?
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One of my favorite Mesoamerica deities is, without a doubt, Quetzalcoatl. But who is Quetzalcoatl? His name means “Feathered Serpent”…
Little-known curiosities about the ancient Olmecs
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Recognized as the “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerica, the ancient Olmec civilization flourished in the timeline between approximately 1200 to 400…
Little-Known Curiosities About the Ancient Maya
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While many of you are familiar with the ancient Maya, there are still many little-known curiosities about them that many…
The Gigantic Monoliths Worked by Ancient Civilizations
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There is something very interesting about gigantic stones (monoliths) and ancient civilizations. Scattered across the globe, colossal monoliths hewn by…
10 Fascinating Facts About Quetzalcoatlus: The Cretaceous Sky Giant
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Pterosaurs, the first vertebrates to evolve powered flight, ruled the Mesozoic skies long before birds took to the air. They…
The Revolutionary Postulate That Forever Changed Geometry
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The Diverse Perceptions of Earth’s Shape Throughout history, various cultures have had different beliefs about the shape of Earth. Ancient…
Uncovering the Ancient Super Civilization You Didn’t Know About
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The Caral-Supe civilization, situated in north-central coastal Peru, is the oldest known civilization in the Americas. This article will take…
Xoloitzcuintle: The 3,000-Year-Old Ancient Mexican Dog Breed That Dodged Extinction
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I had a great honor, due to my parent’s work, to travel the world. One of the most amazing places…
The Monolith of Tlaloc: Unraveling the Mysteries of One of Mesoamerica’s Most Enigmatic Treasures
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The ancient Mesoamerican civilizations have left a wealth of remarkable artifacts that continue to amaze and fascinate people around the…
The Unexplained Connection Between Ancient Civilizations: 10 Strikingly Similar Myths
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Myths and legends have long captivated the human imagination, providing insight into the beliefs and values of ancient civilizations. Surprisingly,…
Fascinating Facts About the Great Pyramid of Cholula
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Are you fascinated by ancient civilizations and their architectural marvels? The Great Pyramid of Cholula is a must-see for any…
3 North American Pyramids You Probably Didn’t Know About
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Although Egypt is known for its glorious Giza pyramids, as it turns out, the African country isn’t home to the…