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(Photo credit: Wikipedia) To the Aztecs, calendars were not merely a way to keep time. Every day had religious significance and calendars were a major part of Aztec life and philosophy. Like the Mayans and other Mesoamericans, the Aztecs « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) NBCUniversal and Bejing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment Co. are planning on building a $3.3 billion Universal theme park in Bejing. Earlier this month, the Chinese government approved the project, which will start « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Quetzalcoatl is easily the most recognizable Mesoamerican deity. Quetzalcoatl, or the Plumed Serpent, was an extremely important figure in the ancient Aztecs’ pantheon. His name comes from the Nahuatl words quetzal and « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) There are several theories as to exactly how Emperor Montezuma died. After the guests he welcomed as gods betrayed the Aztec people, it’s uncertain if the emperor was killed by his own people or by the Spaniards. And « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Efteling theme park in Holland, one of the oldest theme parks in the world, is looking to increase its number of visitors. Like Aztlan Theme Park, the Efteling park plans to use a storytelling perspective and a « Continue »
A Goal in the Ball Court at Chichén Itzá, Mexico. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Recently, Mexican archaeologists determined that watchtower-like structures built on top of a ceremonial ball court at Chichen Itza were made to observe equinoxes and « Continue »
The City of Coachella is excited to welcome the Aztlan Theme Park to Coachella Valley. The Aztlan Development team and the City of Coachella are equally eager to see the results of this mutually beneficial project. Economic Development Manager Mark « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Some of the most impressive Mayan ruins are the courts on which the Mayan ball game was played. The ancient Mayans took this sport seriously – dead serious, in fact. The game involved a rubber ball about 20 inches in « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is a flooded sinkhole in Mexico’s Yucatán that has been feared for centuries. Even today, nearby villagers refuse to go anywhere near it. The reason was discovered when researchers conducted an underwater survey « Continue »
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) The newest take on the story of Vlad the Impaler is Universal’s “Dracula Untold,” a movie that focuses on the famous Transylvanian ruler. Unlike most Dracula movies, this film will focus more on a younger Vlad and his « Continue »