Aztecs: Inside the hidden empire 3/5

Ancient Voices - Aztecs: Inside the hidden empire Part 3

Brutal, Sophisticated, Misunderstood, Beneath the sprawl of modern-day Mexico City lie the once-glorious remains of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan. From this teeming 15th-century hub, the Aztecs ruled a realm of fabulous architecture, advanced science and intricate artwork. But they are best known for their reliance on human sacrifice and violent conquest to control their world. Why, then, did a civilization capable of such beauty and accomplishment harbor such violence at its very heart? Join leading researchers on a journey from the magnificent past of North America's greatest empire to its poignant remnants today. Visit the ghostly ruins of Teotihuacan where the Aztec myth was born and through virtual-reality, see the long-vanished Tenochtitlan rise again in all its ceremonial splendor. Then, witness the arrival of the Spanish and the grisly excesses on both sides that ultimately led to the Aztecs' downfall. Aztecs: Inside the Hidden Empire reveals all the complex and surprising sides of this world of "blood and flowers." Now, renowned experts and breakthrough techniques reveal history's most sought-after secrets...in the echo of ANCIENT VOICES. See lost worlds brought to life again through state-of-the-art virtual reality reconstructions, stunning location filming and evocative reenactments. And get closer than ever before to the extraordniary human minds behind the myths, mysteries and monuments.

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[TheLastMexicatl]

There are accounts of natives saying yes, we did sacrificed people, and they have found bodies of people that were sacrificed. Instead of saying it didn't happen, people should explain why they did it. Not out of bloodlust, but to honor the gods they loved.

[dullsvillain]

superb documentary!

[LPdANDYz]

@Pinion512 Ya it sucks..people r 2 stuck in the moment.. we need 2 think future.

[Pinion512]

@LPdANDYz That makes sense. We don't hear about that sort of thing here in the states too often. I guess we're busy worrying with the messes we create for ourselves. It sounds like maybe some of these places are still not truly independent. Such a shame to have so much cultural heritage ignored.

[LPdANDYz]

@Pinion512 Mexico, central america, south america..most countries r controlled by the spanish..who r white europeans. The original Mexica language is nahuatl..Just like the u.s. controls what we learn..so does the spanish and other places still under colonial rule. There are few schools that teach us our old language that is still spoken in many areas..in mexico. mexican independence was only 2 cutt us and the spanish here from spain.

[Pinion512]

@LPdANDYz If all you know it "white" history then you must be in the wrong place. I have a very hard time believing that schools in Mexico, Central, and South America are teaching only "white" history rather than their own histories.

[LPdANDYz]

To learn your old heritage of modern day hispanic/ latino, We are Nikan Tlaka.."meaning we the people here" NATIVES dark skin, light skin, All we know is white history, Its good 2 know ours too no matter what they say, It will make great in change your life and make u proud visit these sites that speak for all central, south, americans with Indigenous roots MEXICAUPRISING. NET MEXICA-MOVEMENT. ORG theres many sites this MEXIKA aka aztec today was our last great empire..learn the truth.

[mocoyotzi11]

I respect and understand you; i expect the same from you.

[phaxandu]

Starting at 6:32 Does it seem to anyone else that the dude on the later behind the "god" appears to be wearing what looks like a jet-pack?

[traidora333]

nice  I like it

[campbpar]

4:40 Are you kidding me what is that talcum powder?

[forbiddenwaffles]

@TheShotokanWarrior It's the same general idea as the medieval monks who slept on nails- suffering to appease the gods. It's the most precious thing they had to give, just like people who gave up all their possessions to worship the gods. Every culture did it- offered suffering to the gods. Even the Greeks sacrificed children.