On the edge of Mexico City's famed Zócalo plaza, next to the ruins of the Aztec sacred pyramid known as the Templo Mayor, the remains of an animal—perhaps a dog or a wolf—were discovered.

Human sacrifice was a major part of their worship of various deities who represented different animals, aspects of nature, or ...

This was an essential precaution, as weaning would not take place until the child was two years or older, and the Aztec had no animals whose milk could be used as a substitute. During those four ...

This writer is simply breaking down what she experienced in her own time working for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to help Aztecs better enjoy their experience! Before we start, there is never a ...