Best Terra Maya Podcasts (2024)

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If the Neanderthals were not the first humans to bury their dead, then who was? 48:36

7M ago48:36

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Hello Listeners! In this episode we will be discussing the Homo Naledi who are now believed to be the first of the human ancestors to actually bury their dead - not the Neanderthals. Anthropology is forever changing as we uncover more mysteries to tie into our human evolution timeline. Join us as we discuss what human evolution is, a brief synapse …

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Funerary Practices of the Ancient Maya 31:42

12M ago31:42

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Hello Listeners! This week we will dive into speaking about the Ancient Maya and how they honored their dead. As usual, full show notes are available for free on our patreon if you would like to read. We have a lot of works cited for this one as well. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! Works Cited https://www.worldhistory.org/Popol_Vuh/ https:/…

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Funerary Practices of the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

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Hello Listeners! We apologize for the slight hiatus through the holidays! We are kicking off the new year with a bang! Tune in to learn about the burial and cremation practices of both Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans that we still see in Funerals to this day! https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/dbag/hd_dbag.htm https://www.worldhistory.org/article/…

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The Great Terra-Cotta Warriors 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

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This week we dive into the man behind the Terra-cotta Warriors. Join us as we discuss an interesting archeological find that still amazes Anthropologists to this day! We apologize for the 2 week delay. Illness had unfortunately took control of our lives for 2 weeks! Sources https://smarthistory.org/the-terracotta-warriors/ https://www.nationalgeogr…

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Ancient Egyptians and their Burial Practices 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

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Hello Listeners, this week we dive into Ancient Egyptians and how their beliefs molded the way they honored their dead! Tune in to hear about what they believed when it came to their version of the afterlife, how mummification tied into these beliefs, and what would happen if a body was not properly honored and cared for. References: https://www.br…

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The Burial Practices of the Mesopotamians 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

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Hello Listeners, this week we discuss the Mesopotamian cultures, their beliefs in the afterlife and what that entailed for their burial rituals. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lets.talk.death.podcast/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/letstalk_death Follow us on tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lets_talk_death?_t=8WWP9v9xJ2E&…

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Neanderthals! The first humans to bury their dead? 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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https://www.sapiens.org/culture/hominin-burial/ https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-neanderthalensis In this episode we talk about one of our distant ancestors: The Neanderthals, and the controversy of them being the first of the humans to bury their dead. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lets.talk.death.podcast and Ti…