ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Codex Zouche-Nuttall

The "Codex Zouche-Nuttall" is a very, very old book made by the ancient people who lived in what is now Mexico a long, long time ago. It contains pictures and writing that tell stories about their history, their gods, and their important events.

The book is special because it is made out of a special kind of paper made from the bark of a tree called "amate." The pages are folded together like an accordion, which means you can open it up and see a really big picture that goes on and on.

The pictures in the book are very colorful and detailed. They show people dressed up in costumes, animals, and even giant snakes! And there's writing that goes along with the pictures that tells the stories in words.

The "Codex Zouche-Nuttall" helps us understand what life was like for the ancient people who made it. They didn't have the same technology and tools that we have now, so they used their drawings and writing to share their ideas and stories with each other. Even though the book is really old, it's still really cool and interesting to look at and learn from today!