Tenochtitlan: 10 Facts About the Ancient Aztec Capital You Probably Didn’t Know
Tenochtitlan, the great capital of the Mexica (as the Aztecs referred to themselves), became one of the most important cities…
Tenochtitlan, the great capital of the Mexica (as the Aztecs referred to themselves), became one of the most important cities…
Descriptions of giants are common in religious books and historical texts around the world, including in Central America. Giants such…
The thirteen towers of Chanquillo are considered the oldest astronomical complex in the Americas. Thousands of years ago, complex cultures…
There are many ancient cities that have been lost to the “sands of time,” and Egypt’s first true capital, the…
When we think about ancient civilizations and cultures, many of us wrongly believe that these ancient societies were far from…
These ancient Mesoamerican civilizations had some of the most unique cultures in history and built many magnificent cities known to…
Archaeology is a tool used by mankind to peer into the past. It helps write history, and from time to…
History remembers Hernan Cortes as the most ruthless of all Spanish conquistadors. Historians often criticize the inhumane methods of subduing…
One of the greatest mysteries of the ancient Aztec Empire is a great ancient treasure said to have belonged to…
Archeologists working on Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral have been stunned by what their excavations have revealed; a wall that is entirely made…
There are pyramids scattered all across the globe. Some of these pyramids are massive; others are no more than a…
Beneath the heart of Mexico City, a group of archaeologists has unearthed a terrifying tower. It is no ordinary tower,…
The sub-valley of Mexico is home to what was once the largest ancient city in pre-Columbian America. Home to around…
Throughout history, explorers, adventurers, and archeologists have spent lifetimes searching for long-lost places, legendary cities, and hidden treasures. While some…
The archaeological site of Paquime, commonly referred to as Casas Grandes, is located in Chihuahua, in northern Mexico. It covers…