mesoamerica

Historically Speaking — Emperors, Stones, and Suns

Historically Speaking — Emperors, Stones, and Suns

by
Charles Allison
Charles Allison
There are certain types of people who simply seem to be followed in the course of their lives by a symphonic heavy metal soundtrack. The Mexica king, Axayacatl, is a prime example of such people. Even factoring in the Mexica empire’s substantial love of theatre, violence, and theatrical violence, his personal comportment stands out. Axayactl […]