The Helm of Awe has had a long and wild history, from the Viking Age all the way to modern times. Let’s check it out!

When it comes to Viking symbols, the one the modern world knows best is the bluetooth symbol (which actually is a combination of medieval Norse runes!). But there’s so many more significant Norse symbols from history that can tell us a lot about Viking history, religion, and culture. From stories about the gods to the…

For modern readers, it’s difficult to imagine a pre-modern society where women were not subordinated by men. This stems largely from how dominant European history has become as a means of explaining world history. But, Aztec women had a much different role in their society than we typically realize or acknowledge. While they did have…

In Aztec society, feathers were important symbols of fertility, wealth, power, and abundance, and gave the person wearing them a connection to the divine. In fact, feathers were considered more valuable than jade or turquoise! To truly understand Aztec art and culture, therefore, we have to understand Aztec feather work. How Feathers Were Used in…

Aztec sculptures and statues are some of the most beautiful examples of Aztec art that have survived to the present day. They give us wonderful insight into this civilization’s religious beliefs, the skill of their artists, and their place in Mesoamerican history.  Inheriting a Long Mesoamerican Tradition Mesoamerican civilization and its traditions stretch back thousands…

The macuahuitl was a powerful Aztec weapon that (kind of) resembled a wooden sword. Learn how they were used, made, and more!

Let’s explore the dangerous Aztec weapons that helped to make their military such a force to be reckoned with.

Aztec eagle warriors were some of the most formidable fighters the Aztec Empire had to offer. Learn more about them!