From jaguars to shooting stars, these rare and meaningful Náhuatl names are steeped in centuries of culture, cosmic symbolism ...

The discovery also sheds light on how the Aztec society evolved — introducing more standardized religion and control before the empire fell in 1521 — by showing how obsidian use changed over time.

Researchers analyzed 788 obsidian artifacts from Tenochtitlan, revealing that the Mexica (Aztec) Empire sourced this important material from at least eight different locations, including regions ...

The study sheds new light on the economic networks, rituals and political influence of the Mexica (Aztec) Empire. Archaeologists found that while the Mexica primarily used green obsidian from the ...

The study doesn’t stop at Rome and China. It also compares these findings with other ancient civilizations, such as the Aztec Empire in 1492, which, according to the data, was even more extractive ...

The arrival of Spanish conquistadors in 1519 marked the decline of the Aztec Empire, influenced by both military conflict and religious beliefs. Today, many Mexicans still honor their Aztec heritage.

This 18th-century oil painting, part of the Conquest of Mexico series at the Library of Congress, shows Hernán Cortés poised at the gates of the capital of the Aztec Empire. After the expedition ...

However, one that seems to be overlooked despite its rich history is the Aztec Empire. Well, Tlatoani is a new city builder that's bucking that trend, and you'll be able to try it out for free ...

We know that he reigned from 1502 until 1520 and that he famously expanded the Aztec Empire, but the personality and details of this larger-than-life figure come mostly from the invading Spaniards — ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Aztec Empire Aztec Empire is a city-building strategy and city manager. Become a ruler of the great city-state of Tenochtitlan. Develop a city ...