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.
According to Aztec beliefs, every individual is protected by a God since birth. It is the day of birth that determines ...
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 ...
This story appears in the November 2010 issue of National Geographic magazine. On the edge of Mexico City's famed Zócalo plaza, next to the ruins of the Aztec sacred pyramid known as the Templo ...
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Mexico City's Aztec Stadium is also entering its momentous phase. Recently, Aztec Stadium was officially renamed Banorte Stadium and undergone a $106 million ...
The iconic Aztec Stadium, a football shrine rich with history, is embarking on a remarkable transformation as it prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Officially renamed Banorte Stadium, this $106 ...