played a crucial role in maintaining cosmic order and ensuring the sun's survival. From grand temple ceremonies to the symbolic significance of the afterlife, the Aztecs developed a rich and ...

Millions will have the chance to see the moon completely block out the sun, revealing our star's ghostly atmosphere. It's a thrilling event. Here's everything you need to know. When the Aztecs ...

Eclipses, the Aztec believed, threatened pregnancy. The Tzitzimitl—astral deities visible when the sun was in eclipse—were often benign figures, but when the sun was covered, they turned into ...

Scattered throughout Mexico, you'll find the ruins of several ancient civilizations, including those of the Aztec, Maya and Toltec ... find the Pyramid of the Sun. While it is largely unknown ...