Articles related to "Aztecs History"

Although the extent of the practice is debated by scholars, human sacrifice played an important role in Aztec religion and culture.

Background and tattoo design ideas for Aztec warrior tattoos. Aztec Eagle Warrior tattoos, Aztec Jaguar Warrior tattoos and more Aztec warrior tattoo design ideas.

The BM's lastest blockbuster exhibition explores Moctezuma II, the blood-thirsty times of his rulership, Spanish invasion, and the mystery surrounding the Emperor's death

A short analysis of moral perspective, style, and narrative voice in 'The Conquest of New Spain', the account of Bernal Diaz del Castillo.

Many bands draw on the mystic and ancient histories of civilizations past, whose pastimes, beliefs and philosophies seem alien to a modern culture.

Here are the core Aztec military orders from commoners to Aztec Eagle Warriors, Aztec Jaguar Warriors, Otontin and Cuachicqueh Aztec warriors.

Offensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec warriors in close combat and long-range. Ancient weaponry of the Aztec civilization from Aztec swords & clubs to Aztec bows & slings

Spanish conquistador and perpetrator of the most brutal massacre associated with the Conquest of New Spain.

The education of Montezuma II, a future Tlatoani ( Great Speaker) of the Aztecs of Mexico, was designed to make him both a priest and a warrior.

A textual comparison of conquistador Bernal Diaz' 'The conquest of New Spain' and the anonymous Aztec informants of 'The Florentine Codex.'

Aztec warrior training provided the Aztec civilization with a continual source of skilled Aztec warriors. Two schools served the Aztec military - telpochcalli & calmecac.

Defensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec Warriors including Aztec body armor, Aztec shields & Aztec helmets - ancient armor used by the Aztec civilization in warfare.

Aztec human sacrifice is a well known aspect of the Aztec civilization. But was this only to honor the Aztec Gods or was Aztec cannibalism a supplement to Aztec food?

A synopsis of the final phase of the Spanish conquest of New Spain, which culminated in the destruction of the most sophisticated civilization of the New World.

The Inca civilization dominated South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. Here is an overview of the weapons Inca warriors wielded in battle.

Spanish Conquistador armor - defensive Conquistador weapons used by Spanish cavalry & infantry in the New World including Conquistador helmets, shields and body armor.

The Aztecs regarded their gods as ferocious, vengeful and malignant. This was why their version of how the world was created was so full of violence and devastation.

A discussion of the historical context, textual style, and narrative voice of The Florentine Codex, the most detailed Indian account to have survived from the New World.

An overview of Spanish Conquistador weapons - medieval weaponry used in the Spanish conquest of the New World from Conquistador swords to gunpowder weapons.