1/ History is a battlefield, and the West is under siege. Fairytales like the myth of "the noble savage" and the "stolen land" narrative are historically false, weaponized for the purposes of politics and control. Let’s cut through the lies and uncover the reality. 🧵

The pinnacle of Aztec architecture was the Templo Mayor, a vast religious building – with a blood-soaked history. Jonathan Glancey investigates.

Aztec sacrifice

Religious human sacrifice has been a hallmark of many civilizations throughout history. Here’s a look at some of the most fascinating examples.

:D here's some more stuff Mayans

The lessons of the past aren’t just written in history books and brittle, yellowing scrolls—they’re also worked into the art and architecture we appreciate, whether it’s in our beloved museums, protected sites in the Great Outdoors, or splendidly photographed and posted on our favorite social network.