When Hernan Cortes, the Spaniard who conquered Mexico, and his small army first saw the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1519, many in the group wondered aloud if they were dreaming. Rising in ...

Mesoamerican origins -- Maya agriculture -- Maya society -- Maya religion -- A Mayan temple -- Maya calendar and writing system -- Daily life aamong the Mayas -- Rise of the Aztecs -- Daily life in an ...

These empires may be long gone, but their myths still echo through history. The Maya, Aztec, and Inca told stories of gods who shaped the cosmos, demanded sacrifice, and fought battles far beyond ...

Beyond the Aztec, Inca, Maya, and Mississippian cultures, countless other nations thrived across the Americas. The Mapuche in modern-day Chile and Argen ...

Previously published as four separate volumes, Step into the Aztec and Maya worlds, Step into the Inca world, Step into the world of North American Indians and Step into the Arctic world. ENCYCLOPEDIA ...

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Join John Leguizamo as he examines the ancient civilizations of pre-Columbian America. Join creator host John Leguizamo as he examines the accomplishments and rise of the Great Empires and ...