The Synthesis of "ancient Mexico"

Explore the rich history of Mesoamerican civilizations like the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec, and their enduring impact on the world today.

Discover the Olmec, the first major civilization in Mexico, known for their giant stone heads and lasting influence on later cultures like the Maya and Aztecs.

Discover the Aztec Empire, a sophisticated Mesoamerican civilization known for its grand capital, complex society, and lasting cultural contributions.

Explore the Maya, an advanced Mesoamerican civilization known for its hieroglyphs, mathematics, and monumental architecture that continues to fascinate.

Discover Teotihuacan, the massive ancient city in Mexico. Learn why this mysterious pre-Aztec metropolis continues to fascinate the world.

An overview of Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century.

Discover the Tarascan civilization, the powerful Mesoamerican empire in western Mexico known for its metalwork and for successfully resisting Aztec conquest.

Discover the Toltec civilization, the legendary Mesoamerican architects and warriors who greatly influenced the Aztec Empire and left a mysterious legacy.

Explore the Mogollon, a prehistoric culture of the American Southwest known for its unique pottery, pit houses, and lasting ancestral legacy.

Explore the powerful Purépecha Empire, the formidable Mesoamerican civilization that successfully resisted Aztec conquest through advanced metallurgy.