"Aztec, Mixtec and Zapotec Armies"
Around AD 1450 a new Mexican nation emerged called the Aztec Empire of the Triple Alliance. They succeeded in making themselves the most powerful and feared civilisation in the Americas. The Mixtec and Zapotec peoples were contemporaries of the ... [... more]
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Sprekelia formosissima
This gorgrous orchid faced six petal flowers made of rich velvet red is off set with bright gold anthers. This enduring bulb is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Here in Australia, it is often called the Aztec lily and the Jacobean lily. Now ... [... more]
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National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Aztec
Archaeology reveals the rich history and complex culture of the Aztecs. Journey to the center of this elevated ancient civilization, to a huge oval basin 7,500 feet above sea level, in the Valley of Mexico. Study National Geographic maps and ... [... more]
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Aztec Salad
This delicious salad is also a visual feast. It may be made in advance and keeps well for several days. The cilantro may be omitted if you prefer. In a large bowl, combine beans, onion, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro. In a small bowl, ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
City of Sacrifice: The Aztec Empire and the Role of ...
 This book is HORRIBLE!: Its unfortunate that freedom of speach also allows authors such as this to completley fabricate and slander an entire culture. There has been documented scientfic evidence of the fabrications that substantiated human sacrifice and [... more]
CDN$27.50
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Religion and Empire: The Dynamics of Aztec and Inca ...
Very detailed.: The book really gets into the nuts and bolts of the empires, showing you how ideas could give birth to and help expand the two cultures. But it also shows how the same ideas could hinder and even start to destroy the empires later in [... more]
CDN$38.95
Amazon CA |
Aztec News
The Aztec News: Excellent bite sized tidbits of history presented in an interesting format. Inside you will find a map of the Aztec empire, articles detailing every day life of the Aztec from agriculture, the Spanish invasion, war, the ball game, a guide [... more]
CDN$10.00
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The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of ...
Informative book: "The Broken Spears" is a very informative book and gives readers an insight on the Mexican/Aztec point of view of the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish. The introduction is very helpful so don't skip it like I tried to! Some [... more]
CDN$20.95
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Chocolate: Food of the Gods?
According to Aztec mythology, the cacao tree was brought down from heaven by a god named Quetzacoatl. So the drink made from its beans was believed to impart wisdom and power. When Hernando Cortez stormed into their kingdom, the Aztecs supposed ... [... more]
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Vanilla: The Orchid of Flavors
Although it is difficult for us to imagine life without vanilla and chocolate, most of the world had never heard of these flavorings until Cortez invaded Mexico in 1519. He found the Aztec emperor, Montezuma, and his court enjoying a drink called ... [... more]
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Aztec Couscous
Place couscous, cumin, and salt in a large heatproof bowl or storage container and pour 1 cup boiling water on top. Cover tightly and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. If the couscous is not quite tender, add an ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Aztec Thought and Culture: A Study of the Ancient ...
Timexihca: I recommend this book to be read among the first if anyone is trying to learn the true Anahuaca (Mexican and "Central American") history. The most important part in my opinion of this book is the theological aspects which Portilla [... more]
CDN$25.99
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