The mysterious epidemic that devastated Aztecs may have been food poisoning. Read More
New DNA research suggests a deadly form of salmonella may have been behind the collapse of the Aztec civilization. Read More
The bouncing rubber balls used to play today’s most popular sports can be traced back 3,500 years to the dangerous—and deadly—ancient Mesoamerican sport of ulama. Read More
A trove of ceremonial offerings has been discovered under Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Sun, archaeologists announced Tuesday. Read More
Excavations for a new Mexico City subway line have unearthed a number of important finds, including the remains of 50 Aztec children. Read More
