Brain scans of modern listeners suggest that Aztec whistles sound like human screams, which may have prepared sacrifice victims for their journey to the underworld.

This story appears in the January/February 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. Where do babies come from? The Aztecs’ answer to the classic child’s question was that they came ...

An ancient Aztec Death Whistle comes with one of the "most terrifying" sounds in the world, according to experts. The item was developed in Mexico when the Mayans running the land had to protect ...

Every year on March 12, the Aztec New Year captivates cultural enthusiasts globally. This celebration has increasingly gained attention through the innovative R/Polandball calendar, a project launched ...