Ancient Aztecs

Information about the history of the people of ancient Meso-America, including the Aztecs, Olmecs, Toltecs and other pre-Columbian civilizations.

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Where to find sources on the Aztec
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Finding good primary and secondary sources for Aztec History can be difficult. However, here are the best locations online to help in your research.
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The rise and fall of New Spain, once the greatest power in the Americas
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In the early 16th century, Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernán Cortés, had arrived on the shores of modern-day Mexico and conquered the mighty Aztec Empire in just a few years. The land then fell under Spanish control and New Spain emerged as a crucial new part of the Spanish Empire...
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The gruesome treatments and macabre practices of Aztec medicine
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In the center of Mesoamerica, the Aztec Empire thrived from the 14th to the 16th century. Known for their impressive architectural feats and warrior society, the Aztecs also practiced a form of medicine that blurred the line between the spiritual and the practical. They had an extensive knowledge of botany and anatomy, which they used to concoct potent remedies which healed a wide range of sicknesses among the Aztec people...
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What did the ancient Aztecs eat and drink?
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Imagining a civilization without considering its food can only provide a partial picture. Food not only sustains life but also reflects cultural practices, social structures, and the intimate relationship between human societies and their natural environment. This axiom holds true for the Aztec civilization, a vibrant culture that flourished in Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th century...
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What was life like for women and girls in the Aztec Empire?
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Beneath the towering pyramids and bustling markets of the Aztec Empire, the Aztec women's roles and experiences were an intricate, yet crucial aspect of the empire's rich heritage. Far from being passive bystanders, these women were the beating heart of their communities - educators, traders, artists, mothers, and sometimes warriors, weaving together the social, economic, and religious threads of their society...
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The Aztec Empire: A complete history
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Founded by the Mexica people, the empire's capital, Tenochtitlan, was established on an island in Lake Texcoco in 1325. The Aztecs were renowned for their complex social, political, and religious structures, underpinned by a rich pantheon of gods and intricate rituals, including human sacrifice. Here is everything you need to know...

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