Chocolate — a beloved treat we often reach for during moments of indulgence — was once so valuable it was used as currency.

In Pakistan, chocolates have become a staple for celebrations, particularly on Valentine’s Day. The influence of global ...

In the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the vibrant cultures of the Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous peoples, one deity held a central place in religious belief and cultural imagination ...

The Aztecs conducted ritual sacrifices often ... Their diet was primarily maize–or corn–a primary staple food for humans in Mesoamerica. Many civilizations believed human beings were created ...

What it is: A turquoise-encrusted wooden mask from the Aztec civilization Where it is from: Somewhere in Mesoamerica When it was made: Between 1400 and 1521 Related: Book of Kells: A 1,200-year ...

Understanding the Zapotecs’ level of political and social organization provides insight into their agency in negotiations ...

The Aztecs in particular revered the drink - they ... Well, during the 16th century a man called Hernán Cortés travelled to Mesoamerica to establish Spanish colonies, and when he arrived he ...

Digital codes run the world now, and coders have great amounts of power over society. Enrique Chagoya’s “Codex YTREBIL” is ...

Skulls were prominent in ancient Mesoamerican artwork, particularly among the Aztec, so the connection between these artifacts and these civilizations is apt. "[I]t was a symbol of regeneration ...