San Diego State University’s debate over the Aztec Warrior mascot is patronizing to the great indigenous nation whose name the school represents. Although well-intentioned, the controversial movement ...

Eagle warriors of the Aztec Empire face off against Spanish conquistadors in a clash that shapes history - discover the brutal truth behind La Noche Triste’s bloody battles. In this gripping episode, ...

For a long time, scholars have thought that the Aztecs had frequent contact with groups in what's now the American Southwest. But a new chemical analysis of ancient turquoise artifacts just put a ...

Mexico City is an incredible historical center with thousands of years of artifacts and culture. Before visiting Mexico City, it is good to have a basic understanding of Aztec culture. The Aztec ...

A remarkable piece of Aztec history has been unearthed in the heart of Mexico City, revealing the enduring artistry and ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Their sights and sounds date back more than 5 centuries in what was once known as Tenochtitlan in ancient Mexico. It's those same rituals and traditions that the Chicago group Xochitl ...

Mascots are supposed to be symbols of luck, unity and pride for students, alumni and fans of sports teams and schools. However, when a mascot appropriates an entire culture, it does just the opposite ...

Aztec priests at Tenochtitlán offered a whole galaxy of starfish to the war god Huitzilopochtli 700 years ago, along with a trove of other objects from the distant edges of the Aztec Empire.