The
study of pre-Hispanic societies focuses not only on their most remarkable
aspects—their technological developments, military exploits, political
events, and economic achievements—but also on the everyday phenomena through
which their ideology and identity are reproduced. One such element is the
interaction between members of a community and foreigners or socially
marginalized figures—those persons on the periphery of a culture who
permanently transgress the prevailing social, ethico-moral, and behavioral
norms.
Pre-Hispanic man accorded food a central place and a vital importance in his culture. Products such as maize, beans, squash, cacao, and chili have their origins in Mesoamerica and form part of the cultural heritage of humanity. This catalogue, published in connection with the exhibition Eating and Being: The Gastronomic Roots of Mexico, seeks to honor the link between foods and the lives of human beings.
In a literary journey from the Sierra Madre to the sea, Júpiter Martínez guides us, between stories and scenes of daily life, through the astonishing-- and at times dangerous--geography of Sonora. This second volume in the series Archaeology in Extreme Conditions is a personal narrative that reveals further secrets of archaeological work. With ingenuity, audacity, and a great sense of humor, the author reminds us that the first step for undertaking archaeological work in an extreme environment is to learn to survive in it.
Aztec Women and Goddesses explores the various stages of the Mexica woman’s life. Miriam López analyzes the mythology, the archaeological discoveries, and the codices and sixteenth-century chronicles with perfect ease as she describes the conduct expected of women and the possibilities for their lives according to Mexica norms and ideals. This insightful work rescues the contributions of Mexica women from oblivion—contributions which, though they may not have been deemed worthy of recognition and prestige in their own day, played …
Aztec Women and Goddesses explores the various stages of the Mexica woman’s life. Miriam López analyzes the mythology, the archaeological discoveries, and the codices and sixteenth-century chronicles with perfect ease as she describes the conduct expected of women and the possibilities for their lives according to Mexica norms and ideals. This insightful work rescues the contributions of Mexica women from oblivion—contributions which, though they may not have been deemed worthy of recognition and prestige in their own day, played an essential part in shaping and consolidating the social structures of the Mexica Empire.
Of all pre-Hispanic cultures, the Maya have perhaps attracted the most attention on the part of archaeologists and historians. Their cultural proliferation, their extraordinary scientific contributions, and their epic survival have given rise to eccentric myths and even supernatural connotations. With the confusing array of texts, predictions, studies, and suppositions, we need to step back and ask: What is, in fact, the essence of Maya? This first volume in the series Discover the Maya World sheds light on the features that define and frame Mayanist studies, from the earliest examples onward, leading to a detailed analysis of the identity, architecture, …
Of all pre-Hispanic cultures, the Maya have perhaps attracted the most attention on the part of archaeologists and historians. Their cultural proliferation, their extraordinary scientific contributions, and their epic survival have given rise to eccentric myths and even supernatural connotations. With the confusing array of texts, predictions, studies, and suppositions, we need to step back and ask: What is, in fact, the essence of Maya? This first volume in the series Discover the Maya World sheds light on the features that define and frame Mayanist studies, from the earliest examples onward, leading to a detailed analysis of the identity, architecture, culture, and legacy of this fascinating people.
The attraction that men have had for water bodies along history offers us today the chance to discover a wonderful world of submerged cultural and historical remains. Underwater archeology implies a series of challenges and risks that turn underwater exploration into a fascinating professional exercise, a rediscovery exploit and a natural preservation lesson that comes from a historical past that we thought had been forever lost.
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