The Great Flood According to Ancient Aztec Myth
Ancient Aztec mythology recounts a great flood that transpired 4,800 years post-creation. The land of Anahuac was filled with giants,…
Ancient Aztec mythology recounts a great flood that transpired 4,800 years post-creation. The land of Anahuac was filled with giants,…
Descriptions of giants are common in religious books and historical texts around the world, including in Central America. Giants such…
Everybody has heard stories about the most famous UFO sighting/incident in Roswell from 1947. Despite the obvious cover-up of the…
The Aztec Death Whistle, a skull-shaped artifact, was not merely a chilling curiosity. Its believed use in psychological warfare and…
Archaeology is a tool used by mankind to peer into the past. It helps write history, and from time to…
Tenochtitlan, the great capital of the Mexica (as the Aztecs referred to themselves), became one of the most important cities…
History remembers Hernan Cortes as the most ruthless of all Spanish conquistadors. Historians often criticize the inhumane methods of subduing…
Although the Aztec Sun Stone (Piedra del Sol) is commonly known as a calendar for keeping a count of the…
According to legends, the largest pyramid on the planet’s surface was built by one of the seven mythological giants of…
Beneath the heart of Mexico City, a group of archaeologists has unearthed a terrifying tower. It is no ordinary tower,…
Throughout history, great civilizations have risen to impressive heights, only to collapse under the weight of challenges they failed to…
One of my favorite Mesoamerica deities is, without a doubt, Quetzalcoatl. But who is Quetzalcoatl? His name means “Feathered Serpent”…
Recognized as the “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerica, the ancient Olmec civilization flourished in the timeline between approximately 1200 to 400…
While many of you are familiar with the ancient Maya, there are still many little-known curiosities about them that many…
There is something very interesting about gigantic stones (monoliths) and ancient civilizations. Scattered across the globe, colossal monoliths hewn by…
Pterosaurs, the first vertebrates to evolve powered flight, ruled the Mesozoic skies long before birds took to the air. They…
The Diverse Perceptions of Earth’s Shape Throughout history, various cultures have had different beliefs about the shape of Earth. Ancient…
The Caral-Supe civilization, situated in north-central coastal Peru, is the oldest known civilization in the Americas. This article will take…
I had a great honor, due to my parent’s work, to travel the world. One of the most amazing places…
The ancient Mesoamerican civilizations have left a wealth of remarkable artifacts that continue to amaze and fascinate people around the…
Myths and legends have long captivated the human imagination, providing insight into the beliefs and values of ancient civilizations. Surprisingly,…
Are you fascinated by ancient civilizations and their architectural marvels? The Great Pyramid of Cholula is a must-see for any…