It was called the Triple Alliance. The Triple Alliance (popularly known as the Aztec) conquered lands so as to be able to control trade routes and raw materials. Scholars believe religion also ...

A new study of Aztec obsidian artefacts has shed new light on the empire. But one object remains a mystery. Find out more.

Unveil the mysteries of ancient trade routes like the Silk Road. Explore their cultural and economic impact, archaeological discoveries, and lasting legacy.

One of the world's earliest city cultures, it thrived circa 2500 BCE in cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Its ...

In 1519, Hernán Cortés led the war to conquer the Aztec Empire, ruled by Moctezuma II ... master the seas with great ships and a strong navy. The importance of trade and trade routes in diplomatic ...

The two trade shots back-and-forth as security rushes ... The Great Hands start off strong, however The Aztec Warriors fire up on offense and hit some big high-flying moves en route to the victory.

Archaeologists found that while the Mexica primarily used green obsidian, obsidian also came from at least seven other ...

The study sheds new light on the economic networks, rituals and political influence of the Mexica (Aztec) Empire ... conquest but on active long-distance trade, even with rival polities.

Researchers analyzed 788 obsidian artifacts from Tenochtitlan, revealing that the Mexica (Aztec) Empire sourced ... sources suggests sophisticated trade networks rather than just conquest-based ...

The Aztec — or Mexica — people oversaw an extensive economic network that involved trade with communities outside of the Mexica Empire, even rivals. By examining more than 700 artifacts from the ...

A new analysis of hundreds of obsidian artifacts from the Aztec Empire has revealed the vast trade networks that supplied ...