Quetzalcoatl and the Long Life of the Feathered Serpent
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Quetzalcoatl was never a small figure in Mesoamerican thought. He moved through myth, ritual, kingship, and memory as the “Feathered…
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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…
3 Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations You’ve Probably Never Heard About
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When people are asked about Mesoamerican civilizations, few mention cultures other than the Aztecs and the Mayans. Especially in 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…
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…
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,…
5 Reasons Why We Still Don’t Know the True Purpose of the Pyramids
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“…men are capable of perceiving the Pyramid in an astonishing number of ways. Some have thought the Pyramid was an…
37 Kilograms of Mica—Used Today in Electronics—Found in the Ancient City of Teotihuacan
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The sub-valley of Mexico is home to what was once the largest ancient city in pre-Columbian America. Home to around…