The Aztec civilization was deeply spiritual, with a vast pantheon of gods influencing every aspect of life. Their religion ...

"People have a narrow, stereotyped view of Aztec culture as a bloodthirsty, weird culture," says Brumfiel ... Brumfiel wants visitors to walk away from this exhibit with broadened perspectives about ...

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 ...

It’s complicated. Who were the Aztec, really? It’s complicated. Buried for 4,000 years, this ancient culture could expand the 'Cradle of Civilization' Buried for 4,000 years, this ancient ...

A handful of Apple Valley residents call themselves Danzantes, or Aztec dancers. They are ‘taking back their Mexican cultural heritage’ one dance step at a time.

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.

The resilient act of Indigenous dancing "shares the beauty that our culture carries" and Molina ... in the late '60s and romanticizes the Aztec empire," Moya said. The Apple Valley dancers prefer ...