This episode will untangle the Toltec's legend from reality and recount the Legend of Quetzalcoatl, the Toltec's chief deity. There is some discussion of human sacrifice, including the use of children, so be advised ahead of listening. The Toltec lead directly to the Aztecs so there is some overlap of the 2 cultures as well. Enjoy!
19 Mar 2021
The Mayan Post Classic
In this episode we will be
*Exploring the ritual of Hanal Pixan
*Comparing the Spanish to the Maya in terms of what drove them
*Recounting the city and story of Tikal.
*Addressing the impact of the fall of Constantinople in regards to the arrival of the Spanish
10 Feb 2021
Popol vuh and Calendar
Some stories from the Popol Vuh including the 2nd and 3rd creation up to the 4th creation. Also a brief overview of the Mayan calendars, day and month names as well as the festivities that take place in each of those months.
30 Jan 2021
Mayan Classic Period
In this episode we look at Copan and it's epic string of 16 rulers that took it from a backwater town to an important Mayan city. Also, we'll stroll about Chichen Itza and look at the Toltec/Teotihuacan influence of their buildings to the North of the site as well as the more Mayan buildings to the South of the site. We'll also learn how to represent numbers in the Mayan style and we'll do some basic math. If you are a teacher looking for common core numbering system that uses something other than base-10, this is your episode! Enjoy!
19 Jan 2021
Teotihuacan & Cacao
Teo is a lynchpin city that I just couldn’t pass up and cacao is one of if not the most important trade item in Mesoamerica. Enjoy my take on both topics!
10 Jan 2021
The Maya Pre-Classic
From the settling of the Americans to the fall of El Mirador we look at what prehistoric people experienced, what makes obsidian so special and look at 3 of the most important cities, Takalik Abaj, Kaminaljuyu and El Mirador. It’s a whirlwind tour and you’re invited! Enjoy!
4 Jan 2021
Mayan Trailer
A preface to the Mayan segment whose 1st installment will beJanuary 10th
1 Jan 2021
The Olmec
This is a look into the Olmec culture, religion and people. A supplemental website is offered at www.mesoplus.net also donations are appreciated and accepted at www.PayPal.me/mesoplus
28 Dec 2020
Mesoamericana+ (Trailer)
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