In August 1521, the conqueror Hernán Cortés took, looted and destroyed the Aztec city of Tlatelolco. After the conquest, the Aztecs returned to urban waste and adapted to the strict standards and limitations imposed by the conquerors.
But in the last archaeological campaign conducted by the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico (INAH), human sacrifice tests have been found after the conquest and other signs. This shows that, despite being profoundly forbidden and punished, the Aztecs tried to maintain their old religions and traditions.
On the northern coast of Peru, in the deposit of Diamarca, mochica culture (c. 330-H. C. 800) have found a trunk room. This culture is known for its impressive architecture, vast religious imaginary and colorful walls full of details.
The room found confirms these... [+]
Ponta das Lajes (Brazil), 2,000 years ago. The men who lived in the heart of the Amazon sculpted themselves in the rocks, representing human faces.
The Brazilian Amazon is suffering the worst drought in the last 121 years. The drought is causing great damage to the environment... [+]