Nelson Pinango

Moctezuma II’s lineage connects pre-Hispanic greatness with colonial rule. Although the Aztec empire collapsed, Moctezuma II Descendants prospered in the colonial system. How did they do it? Through marriage, legal battles, and an innate ability to adapt to the times. We will explore this five-century history, from Tenochtitlan to the Spanish nobility. Emperor Montezuma II […]

This is a list of Aztec Emperors, the rulers of Tenochtitlan, a Mesoamerican altepetl located in what is now Mexico City. They ruled from its foundation in 1325 until the end of the line of indigenous leaders. Starting in 1375, the leaders began using the title tlatoani, which translates to “speaker” or “chief.” Detailed List

Despite what you might think, the Aztecs were a civilization actually very well-known for their advanced technology and other cultural feats. Though their technology centered around combat was not effective enough to eventually fight off their colonization by the Spaniards, they excelled in many other areas. Science & Medicine The ways in which Aztecs used