The Aztec: From Empire to AI

August 1521: Spain’s victory over the Aztec launches colonization of Mexico, but Aztec culture will survive for centuries through preservation and practice. Aztec codices—16th-century Rosetta Stones that preserved Aztec language and deeds—laid a foundation that scholars are building on today as Aztec culture is woven into AI.
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If you want to know more about what the Aztec were like before 1521, check out our history magazine piece (nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazin…). And learn how this anniversary is playing out in Mexico … especially during Covid.
We only spent a few minutes with Nahua communities. To spend more time with them, take a look at Alan’s book “Corn is Our Blood: Culture and Ethnic Identity in a Contemporary Aztec Indian Village (archive.org/details/cornisourbloodcu00sand?cmp…).” He and Pamela also have a new book coming out in 2022 called “Pilgrimage to Broken Mountain.” It’s a look at Nahua Sacred Journeys in Mexico.
Plus, if the rain gods intrigued you, take a look at Jim’s book, “The Rain Gods’ Rebellion.” (upcolorado.com/university-press-of-colorado/it…)
To learn more about Rafael’s MEXICA AI program, go to his website.
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