Have you ever felt thunder shake the windows or watched lightning split the sky and wondered who—or what—might be behind such ...

Who were the Aztec, really? It’s complicated. Before their defeat by the Spanish in 1521, the triple alliance ruled Mesoamerica through complex trade networks—and warfare.

Ancient Aztec records reveal hidden earthquake risk. Scientific examinations of historical accounts suggest that up to 40 percent of Mexico’s population lives along a zone that is more ...