Aztec Empire

Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan: A Detailed Summary

Tenochtitlán was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco, and was renowned for its impressive temples, palaces, and complex canal system before it was conquered by the Spanish in 1521.

Aztec Art

Aztec Art: A Detailed Summary

At its core, Aztec art was heavily influenced by the religious and cultural practices of the Aztec people.  With that said, the Aztec religion and culture were based on earlier Mesoamerican civilizations, and thus Aztec art shared many similarities with the rest of Mesoamerica.

Aztec Clothing and Dress

Aztec Clothing and Dress: A Detailed Summary

Aztec Clothing and Dress played an important role in the daily lives of the Aztec people. This article explores Aztec clothing and dress and highlights the social, religious, and cultural aspects of ancient Mesoamerican society.

Aztec Codices

Aztec Codices: A Detailed Summary

Aztec codices were an important part of the Aztec Empire since they displayed much of what we now known about Aztec culture. Historians continue to study these Aztec codices to better understand the daily lives of the Aztec people.

Map of the Aztec Empire and Aztec Triple Alliance

Map of the Aztec Empire and Aztec Triple Alliance

This map of the Aztec Empire and Aztec Triple Alliance was created by History Crunch to help students and teachers understand the geographic extent of the Aztec Empire at its height and the role of the Triple Alliance in its expansion across central Mexico. Designed for students in grades 5 to 12.

Map of the Olmec Empire

Map of the Olmec Empire

This map of the Olmec Empire was created by History Crunch to help students and teachers understand the geographic extent of one of the earliest and most important civilizations in Mesoamerica. It shows the location of key Olmec centers including San Lorenzo and La Venta in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico. Designed for students in grades 5 to 12.