Aztec history is a storied and rich one. The Aztec people once lived in the area that today is known as the south central area of Mexico. They were initially migrants who had trouble surviving and once were even captured and used as slaves. They eventually made their home in the Mesoamerica highlands. In 1325, […]

I’ve always been interesting on ancient history and the Machiavellian intrigues they got up to. Who would have thought our ancestors were so vindictive and so vicious? Although I am very happy, human kind has managed to drum a little of the viciousness out of our souls, it’s not really surprising we are such a […]

Learning about the Aztecs society was really interesting experience. They believed in being independent and had a really well-ordered out existence. In fact the most impressive attribute I found was the idea of free education for all irrespective of the class the children belonged to. Even in the most advanced of modern well developed countries, […]

One thing which the Aztecs are well known for is their architecture. They are particularly known for their Aztec temples, which would have the shape of a pyramid. The thing which makes Aztec pyramids distinct from those found in Egypt is that Aztec pyramids almost always come with steps. With the Aztec pyramid, you can […]

The economy of the Aztecs started only as a very simple outline that eventually became intricate as the population of the Aztecs grew. The Aztec people knew how to effectively manage all of their resources, thus they were able to thrive and grow despite the many disadvantages that were presented to them. Aztec were very […]

The term Aztec commonly refers to the Nahuatl-speaking, ethnic factions that existed in parts of Central Mexico between the 12th and 16th centuries AD. One of the last in a succession of complex cultures in Mesoamerica, they reflected traits of their forerunners such as the Maya and Teotihuacan. Aztec culture and Aztec history is filled […]

Aztec Pyramid The Aztecs were an ethnic group with a rich mythological and cultural heritage, who lived in the Mexican valley between the 12th and 16th century AD. An extremely religious race, they believed extensively in the practice of human sacrifice. Their architectural grandeur reflected the values and beliefs that existed in those times. Aztec […]

It is said that the Aztecs came from Aztlan which was a place that literally means “the place of origin”. Some historians believe that Aztlan is a place somewhere near the Valley of Mexico, while some believe that it is a place that doesn’t really exist or is mythical. Although the place of origin of […]

Aztec Indians are the fascinating ethnic people of central Mexico who went on to build the worlds’ greatest and the most powerful empire. They practically formed a perfect tribe, clan and nation and achieved pinnacle of splendid grandeur. The Aztec Indians followed a nomadic life and wandering was a second part of their nature. They […]

The history of the Aztecs and their tremendous civilization is even today something we all like to read about. Sadly the Aztec achievements are a bit difficult to judge. Why? We all know the story of how the city and citizens were decked with gold for the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. But as it […]

Growth, power and fame came hand in hand with making enemies when it comes to the Aztecs. The Aztecs took a lot of people from the neighboring weaker tribes to be sacrificed to their gods and that alone made them hated by the other tribes. So there was at no time any shortage of Aztec […]

Aztec tattoos are known for their intricate and detailed patterns, and they were developed during the Aztec civilization which ruled Mexico during the 14th century. While Mesoamerican civilizations all had art styles which were similar, the Aztec style of art was quite distinct from its neighbors, and this can clearly be seen in the designs […]