Saint John the Evangelist (New Spain, 17th century), feather mosaic and paper on copper (Collection Daniel Liebsohn, all images courtesy Himer Verlag unless indicated) Cover of ‘Images Take Flight: ...

The artifacts were discovered at Templo Mayor, the primary temple of the Aztecs in what is now Mexico City. An Aztec offering discovered at the Templo Mayor in Mexico City. Courtesy of the Mexican ...

The Aztec civilization, flourishing in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th centuries, was rich in mythology and religious traditions. Their pantheon of gods and goddesses governed every aspect of ...