The lesson of empires: One falls, another ascends. This winter, a Mexican branch of Wal-Mart opened a store in the shadow of the Aztec's pyramid of the sun. (Chanting) Even as Mexicans wandered the ...

Aztec writing sometimes used different colours to refine a word's meaning: This page is from an early 16th century book about Aztec imperial taxation, the Matricula de Tributos, now in the National ...

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 ...

FARMINGTON — Aztec Ruins National Monument may be the subject of a centennial celebration this year marking its establishment in 1923, but the 318-acre, ancestral Puebloan site still possesses the ...

In All About History issue 121, on sale now, you can explore the rise of the Aztec Empire, from its simple origins to the massive Central American superpower that it became. Learn about how its ...

Translation of Historia de las Indias de Nueva-Espana y islas de Tierra Firme. "Covers the entire Historia de las Indias but does not include the books dedicated to rites and the calendar" Continued 1 ...

The trail from the Seven Caves (before 1299) -- People of the valley (1350s-1450s) -- The city on the lake (1470-1518) -- Strangers to us people here -- A war to end all wars (1520-1521) -- Early days ...

AZTEC, N.M. – Many New Mexicans are having to navigate this dizzying economy with some of the highest inflation rates we’ve seen in decades, and it’s affecting pretty much everyone, even those who ...

The Aztecs, just like the Mayans, used three distinct calendars, which led to a very complex form of astrology being formed. This art associates a sign of the day, a sign of the month and a sign of ...

UNLV beat New Mexico two weeks ago. The Rebels beat Hawaii last week. Those could be the best two things to happen for San Diego State. Without the victories, the Rebels (2-8, 2-4 MW) would have ...

The inscriptions are essentially antique graffiti rendered with a lead pencil, quill pen, knife or other carving tool. Each inscription was photographed, measured, documented and interpreted.