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An Aztec stone jaguar head lurks in Mexico City
Aztec noble versus commoner
The famous obsidian Aztec jar in the form of a spider monkey
There’s only one Aztec drawing of the (fig) paper tree
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Experts give their opinions on the Spanish Conquest
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How bloody were the Maya?
How Maya and Aztecs earthquake-proofed their buildings
Who spoke first - host or guest?
The good Aztec farmer studied the moon calendar
How music came to the world
Amaizing - the story of maize in Mexico
Synchronized blood-letting
Hear the old- fashioned sound of tortilla making
Using ancient sounds in modern music compositions
What if the Aztecs had defeated the Spanish?
The stories of Malinche and Pocahontas
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Stone Aztec serpent figure, British Museum

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One of the few plausible attempts to present a set of rules for Patolli
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Portrait of a Collection: National Museum of Mexico, 1865
Clean Aztecs, Dirty Spaniards
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Family MileSTONES

This is a new photo archive of Mexican family stone tools that have been passed down from one generation to another. Each stone is a precious artefact and is usually treasured by its owner. We launch this in the Spring of 2009 in the hope that many of you will send us your personal stone photos and stories...

Tecpaocelotl

Contributor: Tecpaocelotl. Click to enlarge and read explanation

Graciela

Contributor: Graciela. Click to enlarge and read explanation

Carmen & Roberto

Contributor: Carmen & Roberto. Click to enlarge and read explanation