A new analysis of hundreds of obsidian artifacts from the Aztec Empire has revealed the vast trade networks that supplied obsidian, sometimes even from rivals.

New archaeological research by Tulane University and the Proyecto Templo Mayor in Mexico reveals how obsidian—a volcanic glass used for tools and ceremonial objects and one of the most important ...

This suggests that the way wealth is organized and redistributed can be a decisive factor in the longevity of a political system. The study doesn’t stop at Rome and China. It also compares these ...

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.

Exciting Aztec city builder Tlatoani is getting a free Steam demo Tlatoani takes the action from city builders like Tropico, transplants it in the era of the Aztec Empire, and prides itself on ...

Montezuma was one of the most influential figures in Aztec history, yet there’s a lot we don’t know about him. We know that he reigned from 1502 until 1520 and that he famously expanded the Aztec ...

Chinampas are part of an agricultural system developed during the Aztec Empire in shallow lakes or marshes in the southern valley of what is today Mexico City. The system consists of elevated ...

Food-Drink Cinco de Mayo celebrated as taqueria chef taps into Aztec tradition for sophisticated, modern Mexican flavor Early cultures were 'in tune' with world around them — techniques are used ...