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The Murky History Of The Aztec Death Whistle, The Screaming Instrument Said To Make The Most Terrifying Sound In The World
Known as the "Aztec death whistle," this object is an ancient Mesoamerican wind instrument typically crafted into the shape ...
The race to save a salamander that spawned a global cottage industry
From TikTok to McDonald’s Happy Meals, Mexico’s ancient axolotl is everywhere, except where it is supposed to be—in the wild.
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More Than Dogs, They're Gods: The Xoloitzcuintle's Cultural Significance in Mexico
UNAM experts reveal the incredible role that Xoloitzcuintle dogs have played in Mexico, from pre-conquest times to today.
Mexico News Daily3d
Why can’t you climb the pyramids at Teotihuacán anymore?
A combination of historical preservation and safety concerns mean big fines for visitors who climb the ancient structures ...
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Meilan Solly
Meilan Solly is Smithsonian magazine's senior associate digital editor, history. Based on Hilary Mantel's novel "The Mirror & the Light," the last installment in the acclaimed television series ...