The Rise & Fall of Atzec Gods & Mythologies

Chichen Itza Aztec Temple. Image credit: Ted Van Pelt

What we know as the “Aztec Empire” was one of the great empires that thrived in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico in 1519. From its humble beginning on a swampy drain basin of Mexico Valley, the empire was able to put up an 80,000 square miles territory with around 15, 000 million inhabitants becoming one of the most dominant Mesoamerican tribe at that time. Its full potential though was never realized largely due to the tribe’s strong belief on Gods and Goddesses. Aztecs was known for being polytheist; they have worshipped hundreds of God and Goddesses. They considered their existence as being guided and decided by these supernatural beings. Indeed, this belief was the strong force that shaped the well-known practice of this tribe, the human sacrifice.Continue Reading

The Rich Bounty of Yucatan Mexican Cuisine

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Foods & meals of the Yucatan peninsula or Mexico show a wonderful blend of both the ancient Mayan as well as conquistador Spanish influences all mixed with the Yucatan love for fresh vegtables, fruits, fresh fish and sea-food. Enjoy this piece by guest contributor David S. Morelos.

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Inspiring Immigration Story by Technologist Tan Le

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In this compelling TEDxWomen talk Tan Le shares her personal story of how three women left their homeland of Vietnam to build a new life in Australia.

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Umberto Eco’s The Three Astronauts Tackles Cultural Tolerance

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Umberto Eco’s The Three Astronauts is a brilliant book that tackles cultural tolerance and the difficult reality of politics in a simplistic way.

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Are Cultural Stereotypes Based on a Single Story?

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The single story creates cultural stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete.

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