University of California
University of California at San Diego: Aztec Chronology
An extremely detailed chronology of the Aztecs and their predecessors, stretching from 600 AD to 1521, their conquest by the Spaniards. Scroll to the end to find a genealogical chart of the Aztec royal house.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: John Pohl's Mesoamerica
Comprehensive overview of Mesoamerica includes an introduction of the term Mesoamerica, the human populations and the region covered, a chronology including the PreClassic, Classic and PostClassic periods, and art and writing in ancient...
PBS
Pbs Nova, Lost King of the Maya
A site focused on the dynasty of the Mayan empire. Includes some great audio and video clips.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Investigations at an Olmec Community
Excellent pictures of domestic areas. Pollen analysis offers information on farming and socialization.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Periods of Civilization in Mesoamerica 300 900 Ad
Details Teotihuacan, Cholula, and Monte Alban as the foremost Mayan centers. Be sure to see the timeline that places developments in Mesoamerica with developments in other parts of the world.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: The Maya Civilization and Cities: A Resource Page
The Maya series of articles consists of a map, Maya civilization timeline, cities, numerals and calendar, historical conflicts, and trade and commerce. Articles are written by Luis Dumois, a student of Mayan civilization. Galleries of...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Major Archaeological Sites: Pre Classic to Post Classic
Chronological history with photographs from cultural periods at the Teotihuacan site. Note that site can be viewed in Spanish.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Archaeology of Early Formative Chalcatzingo
Indications of centralized authority in building platform mounds which were most likely a public facility.
Other
Mc Clung Museum: Maya: Portraits of a People
Gives a short but concise summary of the Mayan civilization along with a timeline and pictures. Can serve as a good introduction to the Mayans. Map of the region is also available.
Other
Authentic Maya: Maya Culture
An overview of ancient Mayan culture in Guatemala touching on topics such as mythology, medicine, warfare, etc. There are numerous links in the article to photos, video, etc.
Other
World Museum of Man: Pre Columbian Aztec Period
This resource endeavours to construct pictures of ancient cultures based on clues from their tools and weapons. The picture left behind of the Aztecs is that of a violent society that routinely massacred people for religious and...
Other
Ancient American Civilizations: Mesoamerica
This resource gives an overview of the beginnings of Mesoamerican civilization. The sections about the Olmec are "Early Preclassic" and "Middle Preclassic." Includes information about the raw materials and the luxury items used by the...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Teotihuacan
Detail offered on Teotihuacan civilization, Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, mural paintings, and the Ciudadela.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: The Maya
Captivating site containing information about the collapse of civilizations. It explores the needs and characteristics of a healthy civilization that must be maintained in order to avoid collapse.
Other
Different World Travel: Chichen Itza
This article for tourists visiting the Mayan and Toltec city of Chichen Itza features information about the site's access and history.
Other
Cultures of Mesoamerica: Olmec
Short article describing Olmec civilization as an Early Formative culture that made the transition from dispersed farming to village settlement. A discussion earthworks and links to pictures of artifacts are available. See "Gallery."
PBS
Pbs: The Conquistadors: Aztec Life and Times
Read about what life was like for the Aztecs before the Spanish Conquest. This is part of a larger PBS site about the conquistadors.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Map of Maya Area
Map shows the locations of Mayan sites in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.
Mex Connect
People and History of Mexico: The Post Classic Period (900 1521 Ad): The Aztecs
Information on the settlement of the Aztec in Tenochtitlan, which soon became the capital city of their empire, their notable religious observations and customs, and the news of the landing of the bearded white men bearing crosses.
Other
Visit Cancun: Mayan Ruins
Visit Cancun is a tourism site that gives some basic information about a variety of Mayan ruins.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Maya Empire for Kids: Daily Life
A history teacher shares ideas as well as lesson and unit plans for teaching about the Mayans.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Lessons: Aztec
These lesson plans and ideas are designed to teach students about Aztec Indians who ruled much of present-day Mexico before the arrival of the Spanish.
Other
Different World: Teotihuacan: In a Place Where Men Became Gods
This survey of the ancient city of Teotihuacan provides and accessible introduction to this Mesoamerican archeological site known for the third-largest pyramid in the world.