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Just how advanced were the Maya?
The good Aztec farmer studied the moon calendar
Cannibalism was a very European thing!
God of the month Quetzalcoatl
Bringing the ancient Maya ballgame to life
The Aztec language has traded with Spanish a whole host of words
Personified knives dressed as Mexica gods
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Appeal to the Mexican President Click the flag for a Spanish translation
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Forerunners of recorded music from ancient Mexico
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