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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
3 Reasons Why Ancient Civilizations Probably Built Pyramids
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None of the pyramids worldwide are as famous as the majestic ancient Egyptian pyramids. There are around 120 pyramids in…
Worst Year in History: Top-10 Most Atrocious Periods to Be Alive
After the COVID-19 pandemic and the global market crisis, 2020 has been amongst the most potent candidates for the title…
Ancient Artworks: 8 Iconic Works of Art from the Ancient World
I recently wrote about some of the instruments that shaped humanity and realized that amidst the development of civilization, a…
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…
10 Ancient Mesoamerican Deities Worshipped In The Americas
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If you think the ancient Egyptians or Greeks had many gods, you should see how many Mesoamerican deities in the…
The Monolith of Tlaloc Is The Largest Ancient Monolith in America
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Tlaloc is mostly known as the Aztec god of rain and thunder. Like many gods in other cultures, Tlaloc was…
The Handbag Of The Gods: An Unexplained Symbol Depicted in Ancient Monuments Worldwide
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More and more convincing evidence found over the last two or three decades proves that humanity is a species with…
The “Golden” Chamber Under The Pyramids of Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan was born in modern-day Mexico more than 2,000 years ago by an unknown civilization. During the heyday of the…
10 Reasons Why An Advanced “Atlantis-Like” Mother Civilization Could Have Existed in the Distant Past
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I have been saying that a fine line divides mythology from facts for quite some time now. And honestly, I…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Ancient Olmec Civilization
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Several Southeastern tribes have long said that their ancestors received immigrants from Mesoamerica and that these immigrants introduced many cultural…