In 1526, the Aztecs made this mask worn by the god of death Mictlantecuhtli. Five centuries later, it's still revealing their beliefs about death

Aztec death mask: A rare 500-year-old Aztec wooden mask depicting Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death and ruler of the ...
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NEW LEAGUE, MANY OF THE SAME TEAMS AWAIT THE AZTECS AS THEY ENTER THE NEW PAC-12.

Aztecs have high expectations with the defense leading the charge in the new Pac-12 Conference ...

11 insights into the Aztec epidemics of the 16th century

Insights into the Aztec Epidemics of the 16th Century The 16th century marked a tragic period for the Aztec civilization, as ...
Rolling Out

5 things to know about the Aztecs

The Aztecs, one of the most intriguing and sophisticated civilizations to have ever existed, left an indelible mark on Mexico’s cultural and historical landscape. Before their dramatic fall to Spanish ...
Time

Science: The Aztecs Revisited

> To honor the spring god Xipe, Aztec priests flayed human beings and clad themselves in the tattered hides. This symbolized the new vegetation in which the earth clothes itself. > To honor the fire ...
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What Happened to the Aztec Empire? Lost Artifacts Help Rejuvenate Its Past

Learn more about the tragic fall of the Aztec Empire and how found artifacts are helping to restore pieces of the past. The Aztec Empire was one of the largest cities in the world toward the end of ...
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The Aztec death whistle produced a sound that terrified enemies before battle: "It didn't sound human"

Throughout history, armies have used more than bullets and bombs to defeat their enemies. This video explores some of the most terrifying sounds and psychological weapons ever used in warfare, ...