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.

From jaguars to shooting stars, these rare and meaningful Náhuatl names are steeped in centuries of culture, cosmic symbolism ...

Templo Mayor is ranked #7 out of 16 things to do in Mexico City. See pictures and our review of Templo Mayor.

Rediscovered in 1978, this huge circular stone carved by the Mexica (Aztecs) depicts the moon goddess Coyolxāuhqui after she was decapitated and dismembered by her brother, Huitzilopochtli. (Don ...

Across the world, the monarch butterfly has been regarded as a sign of hope, transformation, and significant life changes. In Mexican culture, these butterflies are considered the souls of departed ...

Celebrate FVRLibraries' 75th anniversary with a colorful Aztec performance from Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli. Scooped Ice Cream Festival: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, July 19, Esther Short Park, 605 ...