The New Fire Ceremony was a ritual held every 52 years in November upon the completion of a full cycle of the Aztec solar year.

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who conquered and annihilated the Aztec Empire. This video examines his life and how he defeated the Aztecs. [5:37]

What do you know about Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) and its traditions? Here's a great introduction to the holiday intended to honor deceased loved ones. Included with the video are discussion questions and links to additional...

How did ancient civilizations in America develop their culture and knowledge base without any contact with the peoples of Africa, Asia, or Europe? This is a story about the planet Venus, breathtaking pyramids, and intricate calendars....

In this video [2:39] Met curator Julie Jones on intrigue in Nose Ornament with Spiders from ancient Peru, 1st century B.C.E.-2nd century, C.E. This elegant, very delicate crescent nose ring from northern Peru is evidence of the high...

An excavation in Mexico City uncovered what archaeologists believe to be the remains of Montezuma's palace. (June. 11, 2008)

This lesson will present an overview of the Florentine Codex. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "The Florentine Codex."

This video lesson from Khan Academy provides information about the Inca Empire. This information is intended for high students who are studying world history or the arts and humanities.