Best Nahuatl Podcasts (2024)

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Throwback Thursday: Defending Chicano Indigeneity! 44:39

1d ago44:39

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This Throwback Thursday we revisit Episode 16 of the podcast, where we talk about the various attacks on Chicano Indigeneity, and ways we can counter them! Chicano Indigeneity Sadly, the latest online trend within the “woke” and “Latinx” crowd is to relentlessly attack Chicanas and Chicanos who identify as Indigenous. Given the fact that being Indi…

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Episode 56: Four Things to Know About the Mexika Calendar! 51:22

3d ago51:22

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With the passing of the Spring Equinox, we once again bring another year to a close. “In Xiwitl itlamiliz” The year has ended. This means it is once again time for the annual online arguments over whose calendar system follows the correct correlation. We here at the Tales from Aztlantis world headquarters thought it would be helpful to lay out four…

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Throwback Thursday: Hijacking History 43:18

10d ago43:18

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This Throwback Thursday we return to episode 6 from our first season to talk about the racial pseudohistory of the "Black Olmec" myth, and how it serves to erase, trivialize, and destroy the cultural legacies of Indigenous and African people! Hijacking History (The Problem With The "Black Olmec" Myth) Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist…

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🔒 BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 2 "Fortress" 9:45

10d ago9:45

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Subscriber-only episode Find us: https://www.facebook.com/TalesFromAztlantis Merch: https://chimalli.storenvy.com/ Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking (Amazon)By Kurly Tlapoyawa & Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl

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Throwback Thursday: Graham Hancock & Atlantis Reborn! 1:17:23

15d ago1:17:23

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Pseudoarchaeology sucks. Plain and simple. And with the advent of the internet and social media, things are only getting worse. Online conspiracists, pseudohistorians, and pseudoarchaeologists can quickly dissemninate false, often harmful distortions of history with a click of a button. On 4th November 1999, BBC TWO broadcast Horizon: Atlantis Rebo…

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Episode 55: Eclipse Apocalypse! 51:20

19d ago51:20

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In this episode we dive into the meaning of eclipses among certain Indigenous communities, and take a look at the various modern eclipse conspiracies being pushed on social media. Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the tw…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis! Authentic Aztec Codices and Bad Maya Forgeries 16:07

22d ago16:07

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With the exciting news of three colonial-era Mexika manuscripts being sold to the Mexican Government on everyone's mind, Kurly takes a moment to cast a critical eye on the fake "Maya" Codex Porrua and how its sexual themes might be weaponized by fraudulent leaders and "elders." Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His…

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🔒 BONUS: Burning Paradise Ep. 1 "The Warriors" 16:47

24d ago16:47

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Subscriber-only episode In this episode, Kurly talks talks about “Fortress," a flick which explores the blurry line that exists between victim and attacker and the tension it incites. Enjoy! My name is Kurly Tlapoyawa, and I LOVE movies. I spent a good chunk of my childhood being snuck into the drive-in by my parents, where I took in double and tri…

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Throwback Thursday: Hunab Ku, Ometeotl, and the Vocabulary of Conquest 44:19

29d ago44:19

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This Throwback Thursday we revisit one of our more controversial episodes! Hunab Ku, Ometeotl, and the Vocabulary of Conquest In 1524, twelve Franciscan missionaries were sent to Mexico from Spain to convert the previously unknown Indigenous people to Catholicism. To help facilitate this, the Spaniards constructed the Colegio de Santa Cruz in Tlate…

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Episode 54: Return to Aztlantis! 1:07:10

1M ago1:07:10

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Welcome to season FOUR cabrones! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the University of New Mexico, Harvard University, Yale Univ…

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Episode 53: Hispanic Heritage Month 45:06

7M ago45:06

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Hispanic Heritage Month In this episode, we shed some light on the so-called Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 in the United States. If you know nothing about how it got started and its evolution, then this episode is for you. Your host Tlakatekatl will guide you through its origins and provides much n…

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Episode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! 51:59

7M ago51:59

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Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God! It has often been claimed that Christopher Columbus did not refer to the Indigenous people of the Americas as "Indians" because he thought he landed in India, but because he thought that they were "gente in Dios." or "people in God." But is this actually true? and what is the source of this controversial c…

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Episode 51: American Homeboy w/ Brandon Loran Maxwell 1:41:42

8M ago1:41:42

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American Homeboy with Brandon Loran Maxwell We are joined by filmmaker Brandon Loran Maxwell (the Daily Chela), to talk about his new documentary film "American Homeboy." American Homeboy is a documentary film directed by Brandon Loran Maxwell that explores the complex origins of pachuco and cholo culture which sprouted from American soil more than…

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Episode 50: Remembering Dr. Cintli w/ Juan Tejeda! 1:12:12

9M ago1:12:12

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Remembering Dr. Cintli with Juan Tejeda! We are joined by Juan Tejeda of Aztlan Libre Press to discuss the legacy and impact of Roberto "Dr. Cintli" Rodriguez, who recently passed away in Mexico. In tribute, we have a group reading of Roberto's groundbreaking essay "Who declared war on the word Chicano?" Our Guest: Juan Tejeda retired in 2016 as a …

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Episode 49: The Acambaro Figurines w/ Dr. David Anderson! 1:22:45

10M ago1:22:45

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The Acambaro Figurines w/ Dr. David Anderson! In July 1944, in the Mexican city of Acambaro, Guanajuato, a German businessman named Waldemar Julsrud came across a series of bizarre ceramic figurines said to resemble dinosaurs. These figurines have been promoted by young-Earth creationists as evidence for the coexistence of dinosaurs and humans! But…

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Premium Episode 14: The Book of the Sun (Full Episode Unlocked!) 47:15

10M ago47:15

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The Book of the Sun In this episode, Tlakatekatl reads the short book entitled, The Book of the Sun (1992), by Cecilio Orozco, which was influential among Mexikas, danzantes, and the Mexikayotl movement. Kurly offers his personal perspective and provides context on the book's wider cultural impact. Enjoy! Your host: Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a …

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Episode 48: The Strange story of Dr. Atl! 1:09:07

10M ago1:09:07

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The Strange story of Dr. Atl! In this episode, we explore the bizarre, fascinating, and contradictory life of one of Mexico's most influential painters: Dr. Atl. Your Hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regi…

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Episode 47: The Black Olmec Myth 1:11:50

11M ago1:11:50

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The Black Olmec Myth Racism and pseudohistory / pseudoarchaeology go hand-in-hand. One of the more prominent examples of this is the long-discredited notion that the Olmec civilization was either seeded by Black explorers from Africa, or that the Olmec themselves were a Black civilization. In this episode we take a look at the origins of these clai…

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Episode 46: The Last of The Aztecs! 59:31

12M ago59:31

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The Last of The Aztecs! Online racial conspiracists often share historical photos of a man and woman dubbed "The Last of the Aztecs." But who are the individuals in the photo? What is their actual story? And what do they have to do with a showman and circus tycoon from Connecticut? Lets find out as we delve into the tragic story of...The Last of Th…

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Premium Episode 13: Talking Pseudoarchaeology w/ Dr. David S. Anderson 23:32

12M ago23:32

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Talking Pseudoarchaeology with Dr. David S. Anderson In this premium Episode, we journey with Kurly to the SAA (Society for American Archaeology) national Conference in Portland Oregon, where he sits down with Dr. David S Anderson to talk about the forum on pseudoarchaeology that they both participated in! Your guest: Dr. David Anderson is an Instr…

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Episode 45: Cinco de Mayo! 27:11

12M ago27:11

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Cinco De Mayo: Why We Celebrate It's that time of year again! In what has become an annual Cinco de Mayo tradition, we are revisiting one of our earlier episodes from the first season. Every year we see the return of hateful, anti-Mexican comments made in response to Cinco de Mayo, so we thought that it would be a topic worth coming back to. Enjoy!…

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Episode 44: Goodbye Horses! 1:00:36

1y ago1:00:36

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Indigenous people of the Americas and the Horse Every once in a while, we see a story posted on social media claiming that horses never went extinct in the Americas and that Indigenous people had the horse long before the arrival of Europeans. If you spend any time on Indigenous social media, you probably know what we are talking about. Supporters …

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Premium Episode 12: The Indigenous Pop Culture Expo! 32:19

1y ago32:19

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The Indigenous Pop Culture Expo! Recently, Kurly was invited to be a guest at the Indigenous Pop Culture Expo in Oklahoma City. In this premium episode, he sits down with founder Dr. Lee Francis, and artists Maria "Wolf" Lopez and Jim Terry to talk about the significance of this event! Our guests: Dr. Lee Francis: Albuquerque-based activist, educat…

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Episode 43: This Fool w/ Chris Estrada! 39:38

1y ago39:38

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This Fool with Chris Estrada! We are joined by comedian Chris Estrada! Estrada, one of the most exciting up-and-coming voices in comedy, is the co-creator, star, writer and executive producer of the hit Hulu series "This Fool" which is based on his standup comedy act and upbringing in South Los Angeles. Your Hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologi…

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Episode 42: The Assassination of Kwawtemok! 59:07

1y ago59:07

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The Assassination of Kwawtemok! On February 28, of the year 1525, Kwawtemok – the last sovereign tlatoani (ruler or speaker) of the Mexikah nation and the Anawak Confederacy, was assassinated by Hernán Cortés. But who was Kwawtemok, and why is he an important figure in the collective memory of Mexicans? Your Hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologi…

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Premium Throwback: Atlantis & Graham Hancock 1:15:12

1+ y ago1:15:12

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Atlantis & Graham Hancock Netflix has recently decided to provide an outlet for pseudohistory, pseudoarchaeology, and outright bullshit with their new series "ancient apocalypse." In this Premium Throwback, we revisit our very first Premium Episode, in which we cast a critical lens on the many outlandish claims made by Graham Hancock. Enjoy! Your H…

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Episode 41: Dia de los Muertos: The Chicano Connection! 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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Dia de los Muertos: The Chicano Connection! Chicanos directly influenced the popularity of modern Dia de los Muertos celebrations in both the United States and Mexico. Let's find out how! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and …

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Episode 40: The Fight for Chicano Studies w/ Dr. Ernesto Mireles! 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

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The Fight for Chicano Studies with Dr. Ernesto Mireles! Kurly is joined by Dr. Ernesto Mireles to discuss his latest Documentary Film "War of the Flea: The Fight for Xicano Studies." War of the Flea: The Fight for Xicano Studies is a real-life David v. Goliath story of Xicano students at Michigan State. Through their involvement with Movimiento Est…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis: Nury Martinez and the Racism of Latinidad 12:39

1+ y ago12:39

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Nury Martinez and the Racism of Latinidad Kurly talks about the recent Nury Martinez controversy, and explains how her comments fall perfectly in-line with the inherent racism of latinidad and the "latino/a/e/x" identity. Your host: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamer…

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Episode 39: Remembering the Maya Apocalypse w/ Dr. John Hoopes! 1:33:55

1+ y ago1:33:55

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Remembering the Maya Apocalypse with Dr. John Hoopes! About our guest: Dr. John Hoopes is an anthropologist with broad training in the archaeology of pre-Hispanic indigenous cultures, with a focus on indigenous populations of southern Central America between Mesoamerica and the Central Andes. He has built a solid base of empirical, scientific evide…

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Premium Episode 11: Sal Castro & The Chicano Blowouts! (Full Episode) 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

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Sal Castro & The Chicano Blowouts! In this episode, we watch a short film about Sal Castro and the Chicano Blowouts! The East Los Angeles Walkouts or Chicano Blowouts were a series of 1968 protests by Chicano students against unequal conditions in Los Angeles Unified School District high schools. The first walkout occurred on March 5, 1968. The stu…

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Episode 38: Archaeological Frauds & Myths w/ Ken Feder! 1:22:15

1+ y ago1:22:15

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Archaeological Frauds & Myths with Ken Feder! We are joined by Dr. Ken Feder, to discuss his work in analyzing and exposing pseudoarchaeology and anti-scientific conspiracies! Dr. Kenneth L. "Kenny" Feder is a professor Emeritus of archaeology at Central Connecticut State University and the author of several books on archaeology and criticism of ps…

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Premium Episode 10: Chicano Heritage Month! (Full Episode) 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

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Chicano Heritage Month! Chicano Heritage Month? You heard us correctly! In this episode, we take a look at House resolution 1291 which was recently introduced by Congressman Lou Correa to commemorate August as Chicano Heritage Month. The resolution states its purpose as "Recognizing the significance of “Chicano Heritage Month” in August as an impor…

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Special Episode: Listener Feedback (and achievement unlocked)! 21:42

1+ y ago21:42

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Listener Feedback In this episode, we take a look at some listener feedback and celebrate as the Podcast hits a very cool milestone! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He …

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Episode 37: Chicano humor with Lalo Alcaraz! 1:16:04

1+ y ago1:16:04

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Chicano humor with Lalo Alcaraz! We are joined by POCHO Magazine creator and Chicano editorial cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz to talk about Chicano humor, cultural representation, and censorship! Lalo Alcaraz is an award-winning visual/media artist and television/film writer. A Los Angeles resident, he has been chronicling the ascendancy of Chicanos in th…

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Premium Episode 9: The Chicano Moratorium (sample) 19:26

1+ y ago19:26

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The Chicano Moratorium (sample) In the sample from Premium Episode 9, we talk about the historical and cultural significance of the Chicano Moratorium March of August 29, 1970, and later watch a short film by Tom Myrdahl. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purch…

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Episode 36: Day of the Dead is Subversive Spirituality! 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

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Day of the Dead is Subversive Spirituality! Long before the arrival of Europeans, some of the Indigenous Mesoamerican traditions of honoring the dead were celebrated with two specific feasts: Mikailwitl (feast of the dead), and Wey Mikailwitl (great feast of the dead). These feasts were celebrated in early August through mid-September. In fact, we …

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Episode 35: How old is the word Chicana? 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

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How old is the word Chicana? The origin and antiquity of the words “Chicana” and “Chicano” has been debated from the halls of academia to the streets of the barrio. The advent of social media has certainly added fuel to the fire, but nobody seems to have a clear answer. Some claim that the word comes from “chicanery,” and is reflective of the untru…

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Premium Episode 8: Moors Rising? (sample) 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

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Moors Rising? (sample) In this episode, we take a look at a recent segment by Vice News that examines the "Moorish Aboriginal" movement, and talk about the continued assault on Indigenous Sovereignty that it represents. Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoameri…

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Episode 34: Chicanimation w/ Miguel Puga! 1:15:43

2y ago1:15:43

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Representation matters! In this episode we are joined by Chicano animator Miguel Puga to talk about Chicanos in animation, and the importance of telling our own stories. Miguel Puga is a storyboard supervisor, director, and creative producer on The Casagrandes. He previously served as a storyboard supervisor on The Loud House, and was also a storyb…

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Premium Episode 7: Pseudoarchaeology sucks (SAMPLE) 16:08

2y ago16:08

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In this episode, we check out a Tedx given in 2021 by Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick in which she talks about the dangers of pseudoarchaeology. Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, cultural consultant, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regi…

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Episode 33: Aztecs at the Powwow! 59:13

2y ago59:13

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Aztecs at the Powwow! In this episode, we explore Danza Azteca at Powwow events, where such performances are usually relegated to the intermission. Our hosts discuss the efforts of the Sacred Springs Powwow in San Marcos, Texas, which has included Danza Azteca in the competitive dance categories, and what this inclusion means for inter-Indigenous r…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis: Here Comes the Rain Again! 7:54

2y ago7:54

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Here Comes the Rain Again! In this brief dispatch, Kurly talks about the common mistranslation of the word "Tlalok." More information on Tlalok (as well as the image of Tlalok on his mountain top throne) can be found here: https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/gods/god-of-the-month-tlaloc-1 Your host: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistori…

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Episode 32: (Re)imagining Indigenous Psychology w/ Dr. Azucena Verdin! 1:23:40

2y ago1:23:40

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(Re)imagining Indigenous Psychology with Dr. Azucena Verdin! In this episode we are joined by Dr. Azucena Verdín to discuss her work in Educational Psychology and the ways it intersects with Indigenous Chicano ways of knowing. We talk about her experience as a Chicana working in a field dominated by white academics and share a few thoughts on the r…

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Episode 31: Azteca or Mexica? 20:10

2y ago20:10

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Azteca or Mexica? For this episode, I will be drawing heavily from the article “the word Azteca was not created by Von Humboldt” written by Ruben Ochoa, which originally appeared on the website Mexika.org. Whenever some well-meaning individual posts a link to an article about any aspect of Aztec history to social media, they are inevitably met with…

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Premium Episode 6: Moorish Nationals and Indigenous Erasure! (sample) 15:24

2y ago15:24

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Moorish Nationals and Indigenous Erasure! (sample) In this episode, we explore the "Moor" identity movement, it's history, and how it is actively weaponizing pseudohistory in order to erase the accomplishments of Indigenous and African people. Also, Kurly learns about ad blockers. So strap yourselves in, because its a bumpy ride! Buzzsprout - Let's…

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Dispatches From Aztlantis: STOP erasing Chicanos and Mexican Americans! 11:31

2y ago11:31

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STOP erasing Chicanos and Mexican Americans! In this brief Dispatch from Aztlantis, your host Kurly Tlapoyawa talks about how "latino" is used in mainstream media to actively ERASE our people! Cited in this episode: https://www.minoritynewsnetwork.com/2022/04/28/where-are-the-chicano-intellectuals/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/political-cart…

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Episode 30: Cinco de Mayo! 27:11

2y ago27:11

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Cinco de Mayo! For today's episode, we wanted to revisit one of our earlier episodes from the first season. Every year we see the return of hateful, anti-Mexican comments made in response to Cinco de Mayo, so we thought that it would be a topic worth coming back to. Enjoy! On a dark, rainy Monday afternoon on May 5th, 1862, Mexican soldiers led by …

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Episode 29: Acequias - A Forgotten History! 50:42

2y ago50:42

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Acequias - A Forgotten History! The Acequia is a communal irrigation ditch, and its continued use is a testament to the cultural resiliency of the New Mexican people. But where does this tradition come from? Sadly, most New Mexicans have a distorted understanding of Acequia history and credit its creation solely to Moors and Spaniards. In this epis…

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Premium Episode 5 (sample) 21:10

2y ago21:10

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Premium Episode 5 (sample) This is a short sample from Premium Episode 5, where we talk about our recent trip to Texas and play a little "Meme Roulette." Become a patreon supporter today to get access to our entire library of full-length premium episodes, plus bonus video content! Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and…

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