Known as the "Aztec death whistle," this object is an ancient Mesoamerican wind instrument typically crafted into the shape ...

Hygiene and ritual marked every moment of life for pregnant Aztec women. The tlamatlquiticitl—midwife—offered those in her charge a remarkable 16th-century birthing plan, combining practical ...

Author DBC Pierre travels through Mexico on a personal odyssey to recount the fate of the Aztec civilization. In this extract, he investigates the unfolding of a legendary doomsday prophecy.

Explore the history of the Aztecs, their incredible achievements in art, architecture, and warfare, as well as the factors that led to their decline. --- For more videos from Smithsonian Magazine ...

XIXA's new album, "XOLO," is a concept album inspired by Aztec culture and a French street theater production. The album features guest appearances from Mona Chambers and members of the band Modern ...

The Aztecs received their first commitment on Monday, with former Wyoming Cowboy forward Jeremiah Oden posting on his ...

The Mexica New Year, which signals the start of the Aztec calendar, officially arrived March 12. But it's being celebrated this weekend in San Jose in what's billed as the largest event of its ...

Listening to the sounds of buskers in the heart of Mexico City today, beating Aztec-style drums and wearing feathers and body paint, [I know that] these buskers are not just trying to entertain ...

XIXA's new album, "XOLO," is a concept album inspired by Aztec culture and a French street theater production. The album features guest appearances from Mona Chambers and members of the band ...