The Aztec calendar (called tonalpohualli) had 260 days divided into 20 months of 13 days each, with each month overseen by an Aztec god. Each day had a name made up of a number and a symbol, often ...

Nahuatl was spoken by the Aztecs (or Mexica) at the time of the European conquest of Mesoamerica and is still used in some places today. (The Nahuatl word “mixpantli” refers to an early omen ...

Nepantla may be an Aztec word coined after the Spanish conquest of the new world, but it has taken new significance in today’s world and understanding its nuances will help us to better ...

In All About History issue 121, on sale now, you can explore the rise of the Aztec Empire, from its simple origins to the massive Central American superpower that it became. Learn about how its ...