St Rose of Lima – Biography of the First Saint of the Americas
Isabel Flores de Oliva was born in Lima, Peru on April 20 1586. Her parents were of Spanish descent and enjoyed a high standing...
The Jones-Shafroth Act
When the Jones-Shafroth was first enacted, it offered things which help to further establish Puerto Rican political and economic life. Signed in 1917 by...
Barbados Signal Stations
The signal stations in Barbados originated during the slave rebellion of 1816. It was the first slave uprising in Barbados history caused by a...
What areas in Mexico did Hernan Cortes explore?
Although famous people often attract many supporters as well as many detractors, bits and pieces of truth will swirl around those people like mosquitoes...
Aztec Emperor Montezuma II
One of the most well known Aztec rulers in history, Montezuma II met his end in 1520 during the Spanish conquest of Tenochitlan.
Originally a...
Aztec Body Art – Tattoos, Body Painting, War Paint & Aztec Makeup
An examination of Aztec body art for decorative, religious & military purposes, including the role of tattoos, body paint & the makeup used by...
Aztec Tribal Piercings – Aztec Nose Rings, Lip Plugs & Ear Spools
Aztec tribal piercings included ear spools, nose rings & lip plugs. As with Aztec clothing, the significance of Aztec body piercing was more than...
The Aztec Atlatl Spear Throwing Device
The Aztec atlatl spear throwing device was a ranged weapon commonly used by Aztec elite warriors. Atlatl darts could be thrown with power and...
Day of the Dead is not Halloween
Unlike Halloween or All Saints Day, Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, welcomes death, embraces the unknown and laughs at the...
Aztec War Resources – Recommended Books about Aztec Warfare
Recommended Aztec history books for anyone wishing to learn about Aztec war, Aztec military history and Aztec warrior and weapon types.
For the Aztecs, war...