• Axolotls and Aztec culture in the Florentine Codex

    Axolotls and Aztec culture in the Florentine Codex

    Axolotls are forever young! These salamanders look youthful for their entire lives. These adorable smiling amphibians are found naturally in only one place on earth today—Xochimilco in Mexico, close to Mexico City.

  • Aztec feather art (featherworks)

    Aztec feather art (featherworks)

    Imagine colorful shields, dazzling fans, shimmering headdresses, and other precious objects made of brilliantly colored feathers that were more valuable than gold!

  • Portrait of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

    Portrait of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

    Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was the most famous woman in colonial Mexico! Discover the fascinating story behind the renowned portrait painted by Miguel Cabrera in the 18th century.