Articles related to "Aztec"



At the Center of the Aztec Empire
Built on an island in the middle of a swamp, the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, became the center of an empire that lasted 200 years.
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Aztec City of Teotihuacán Mexico
Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Aztecs; explore the ruins of Teotihuacán, Mexico's largest archaeological site with this quick and easy visitors guide.
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Aztec Ear Spools, Tools, Figurines
In the Preclassic era, obsidian was used for creating ear spools, tools and jewerly. Earspools therefore, became a popular motif on Aztec and Toltec figurines.
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Part Two: The Mysteries of Teotihuacan
Mysteries, myths and legends abound over the genesis and sudden collapse of Teotihuacan; ancient Mesoamerica's golden city. Was it a utopia created to appease angry gods, or the place where bloody human sacrifices began? Profound efforts are underway to unlock the secrets of this mysterious civilization, as archaeologists and anthropologists rebuild its past, without the benefit of any written record. Teotihuacan: Called by its survivors as "The Place where Time Began."
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Quetzalcoatl: Toltec and Aztec God
Quetzalcoatl was a god to the Aztecs, Toltecs and other Meso-Americans. He was instrumental in the repeated creation and destruction of the world.
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Sacrifice at the Aztec Altar
The scale of human sacrifice during the Aztec period is unrivaled in history. At its height, up to 30,000 souls a year were offered up to the Aztec sun and water gods.
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Teotihuacan, An Aztec City
One of the largest ancient cities in Mesoamerica is Teotihuacan, located about 25 miles outside of Mexico City.
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Teotiuhuacan: City of the Gods
Popular Mayan and Aztec ruins fuel the imagination and are well known to most people. But there is an ancient, little-known city-created before the Aztecs, before the Maya, before the Olmecs, that archarologists and anthropologists believe provides a key to unlocking more distant and yet,more complex answers to life in Mesoamerica. Teotihuacan plays a starring role in Mesoamerican anthopology. Why?
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The Mystery of Quetzalocatl: The Christ of Ancient Mesoamerica?
The central figure in the pantheon of Mesoamerican gods, Quetzalcoatl remains much of a mystery. Considered the creator god, and the messiah of humanity, the Feathered Serpent God was also believed to be a man who actually lived as the son of a Toltec warlord, and yet unlike the traditional Mesoamerican race, Quetzalcoatl was described as blue-eyed, fair skinned, blonde, and bearded. Who was Quetzalcoatl the man, the myth, the messiah?
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The Viking-Maya Connection
The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names.
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Malinche's Tears
This article tells you the story of Hernán Cortés and La Malinche, how they met, how they parted and what they did in the meantime. Learn of a love that could not be.
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Hernán Cortés As Quetzalcoatl
Moctezuma and the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan were expecting a god. Instead, they got Hernán Cortés and his merciless conquistadors, who brought them ruin.
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Origins of the Day of the Dead
In certain regions of Central America, the Aztec Day of the Dead has survived Christianity's attempts at assimilation.
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Atahualpa: Last of the Incas
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
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Fascinating Facts about Chocolate
Information about the history of chocolate and how the process of making it has evolved over the years.
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Let There Be Dragons
We need dragons more than they need us.
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Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Pre-Columbian Mexico
The ancient people of Mesoamerican were not the violent savages depicted by Europeans after the Spanish invasion. Instead, they became highly accomplished in art, medicine, philosophy, complex astrology and math, architecture, government and organized religion. Where did ancient Mesoamericans come from and how did they transform from loosely knit hunter-gatherers to complex, legendary civilizations?
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Tales of the Great Flood
The "Great Flood" is known by nearly every culture on earth. But what was it?
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D.H. Lawrence - Plumed Serpant
Another way to begin to understand the complexity of Meso-American Astrology. D.H. Lawrence explores Quetzalcoatl, morning and evening star, in one of his novels.
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How to Conquer the Inca Empire
While Hernán Cortés is regarded as the conqueror of the mighty Aztec Empire, former illiterate pig-farmer Francisco Pizarro is credited with wiping out the Inca Empire.
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May Birthstone Emerald
Emerald or deep green beryl is a symbol of life, love, springtime and nature. The gem prized by the Egyptians, Indians, and Aztec is as valuable as diamond today.
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What is Pulque?
Yes, it’s available in six packs.
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Top Sights to See in Mexico City
A guide to Mexico City's top sights including palaces, churches, and museums in its historical center, Chapultepec Forest, colonial Coyoacán and San Ángel, and day-trips.
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Medicine Wheels
High in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming lies a pattern constructed entirely of stones. It, and others like it, are known as Medicine Wheels. It is believed that they were constructed by the ancient ancestors of the Plains Indian Tribes.
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Through the Past Lightly
Everything in science past isn't recorded in the annals of history.
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New CD: Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
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THE TURKEY WAS AN IMMIGRANT
Had the Pilgrims landed at Independence Rock instead of Plymouth Rock they might have had buffalo instead of turkey for Thanksgiving. The turkey is a native of Mexico where the Aztec and Zuni Indians domesticated them.
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El Zócalo Square in Mexico City
The Zocalo square, or Plaza de la Constitution, in Mexico City is lined by the Cathedral, Templo Mayor Museum, Palacio Nacional, and government and commercial buildings.
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Indiana Jones in Peru
The new Indiana Jones movie the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull takes us where archeologist/adventurer Indy has rarely went in movies past: Latin America.
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Malinche A Historical Novel , Book Review
Esquivel reinterprets the legendary and tragic love affair between Malinche and Hernán Cortés in the lyrical prose that made Like Water for Chocolate a top-selling novel.
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The Days of the Dead
The Mexican Day or Days of the Dead is a happy occasion: the spirits of the departed beloved are coming for a visit!
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Verbena Plant Profile
Graceful clusters of bright flowers attract gardeners and butterflies equally. See why these charming plants are great for more than just hanging baskets and containers.
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Summer School For Teachers Lesson One: The WebQuest
In this lesson, we're going to do the WebQuest. If you start from the beginning and actually do what you read as you read it, you'll have a complete and ready-to-use WebQuest by the time you're done reading.
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Chocolate can be a Healthy Treat
Dark Chocolate is now recognized as a healthy treat if it is consumed in moderation. The flavonoids in chocolate have been shown to have heart protective properties.
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Interzone 213
Interzone 213 for November-December 2007 has Chris Roberson's latest Celestial Empire story and fiction by Benjamin Rosenbaum, Jason Stoddard and Aliette de Bodard.
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"The Days of the Dead"
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
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How Healthy is Dark Chocolate ?
Chocolate - one of the most popular and recognizable flavours in the world and it can be a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation.
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Day of the Dead
You think Halloween is just about candy and costumes, but Day of the Dead provides an ancient historical background and some *real* meaning to this otherwise silly holiday!
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Halloween -- Some spooky sites
Spooky Halloween sites for kids
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Art Deco Movement
From New York's Chrysler Building to Lalique's creations in glass - the influence of the Art Deco Movement spread around the world.
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Cultural Influence
The styles and designs and thought patterns of other cultures influence our art.
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How to Entice the One You Love
Throughout recorded history there have been varied herbs (edible and non-edible) that have been rumored to invoke positive effects on those we love. Here's some of them for your reference during this, the season of love.
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Tobias Buckell Talks
Robert Sawyer calls Tobias Buckell "a dazzling new voice" while Cory Doctorow uses the phrase "an exciting new writer". The first third of his new book Crystal Rain is available for free online at http://www.crystal-rain.com - for the rest you'll have to check at your local bookstore.
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The Birth of Civilization in Ancient Mesoamerica
When -and for what purposes-did the peoples of pre-Columbian Middle America seek to develop from hunter-gatherers into the creators of some of the most renowned cities in the entire history of ancient civilization? Are all the great civilizations of Mesoamerica-the Maya, Aztecs, Olmecs, Zapotecs, and others-part of one great culture? Were there “strong continuities” in ancient Mesoamerica that created this one great civilization known as ancient Mesoamerica, that then flourished from 1200 BC to 1521 AD? What factors prompt the birth and define the characteristics of civilization, anyway? A study of Mesoamerica's cultural creation provides many clues.
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Dark Fantasy
This is about the fantasy sub-genre of Dark Fantasy.
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12 October Columbus Day & ChocoDay
When Christopher Columbus discovered America on 12 October 1492, he also implicitly made available to Europe what would become the world's favourite food: chocolate.
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About Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas tend to have a 'big dog' personality in a tiny package and some have earned the reputation of being yappy and snappy but early socialization and training can m
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Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Cabeza de Vaca, who would later survive an ill-fated expedition to conquer Florida, was born in Moorish-controlled southern Spain.
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Caral, Peru
Caral, the 5000 year old site of the Caral-Supe civilization in central Peru is believed to be the oldest city in the America's.
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French Haricot White Bean and Rosemary Pâté
Tarbes, in SW France, is the home of the white bean- the haricot tarbais - with it's delicate melting flavour that is perfect for a rosemary scented Pâté.
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