Who were the Aztec, really? It’s complicated. Before their defeat by the Spanish in 1521, the triple alliance ruled Mesoamerica through complex trade networks—and warfare.

Ancient Aztec records reveal hidden earthquake risk. Scientific examinations of historical accounts suggest that up to 40 percent of Mexico’s population lives along a zone that is more ...

Long ago, in the heart of ancient Mexico, a world of darkness and chaos reigned. The universe was a realm of emptiness, where only the primordial waters stretched endlessly. This was a time before ...