[Part 1] Aztec -- 1. The historical and geographical background of the Aztecs -- 2. The people -- 3. The Aztec "kings" and the directing classes -- 4. The achievements -- [Part 2] Maya -- 1. This ...

When Hernan Cortes, the Spaniard who conquered Mexico, and his small army first saw the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1519, many in the group wondered aloud if they were dreaming. Rising in ...

These empires may be long gone, but their myths still echo through history. The Maya, Aztec, and Inca told stories of gods who shaped the cosmos, demanded sacrifice, and fought battles far beyond ...

The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, was one of the largest and grandest in the world. This early 20th century depiction of the capital's city centre, c 1520, was painted by the Mexican artist Diego ...

This three-part series illuminates the rise and fall of the ancient American empires of Maya, Inca and Aztecs. These high cultures brought about astonishing civilizational achievements in agriculture, ...

Now that it's at SBS On Demand, you may now understand what happened: Mesoamerica invaded your childhood, and you didn’t even realise. Even before you learn about the flower wars or heart-removing ...

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