Mesoamerican Studies On-Air
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMesoamerican art historian Catherine Nuckols Wilde interviews archaeologists, art historians, linguists, museum curators and more to provide listeners with up-to-date information on the Maya, Aztec, Olmec and more!
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Writing Maya Glyphs with Artist Julia Kausch
April 24, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this interview, we interview Mayanist and artist Julia Kausch. Julia shares her process for creating detailed replicas of Maya glyphs and art, as well as some insights into her research on ceramic vessel workshops and artist identification. You can follow Julia's work on Instagram at @julias_inkpot. *NEW* Summer Courses Available Online: Reading and Writing Maya Glyphs with Julia Kausch Ancient Maya Art and Power Maya Mythology in Ceramics Teotihuacan: Where One Becomes A God
Noticias sobre Mesoamérica Enero-Marzo 2024
April 09, 2024 10:05 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBBanquetes rituales en Palenque:https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article284262978.html Chochkitam:https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/01/jade-mask-discovered-in-pyramid-tomb-of-maya-king/150376 Evidencia de cazadores-recolectores tempranos: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/01/ancient-hunting-tools-found-in-mexican-cave/150350 Sistema de túneles en Mitla:https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/02/geophysical-study-finds-evidence-of-labyrinth-buried-beneath-mitla/150633 Estru...
Mesoamerica News for January-March 2024
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBRitual Feasting at Palenque:https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article284262978.html Chochkitam:https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/01/jade-mask-discovered-in-pyramid-tomb-of-maya-king/150376 Early Hunter-Gatherer Evidence:https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/01/ancient-hunting-tools-found-in-mexican-cave/150350 Tunnel System at Mitla:https://www.heritagedaily.com/2024/02/geophysical-study-finds-evidence-of-labyrinth-buried-beneath-mitla/150633 Pyramidal Structures in Pueb...
West Mexican Figurines with Art Historian Beth Wilson Norwood
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode we interview art historian Beth Wilson Norwood about her research into the art of West Mexican figurines. Beth Wilson Norwood is an art historian specializing in Pre-Columbian art, funerary art, and the art of ancient West Mexico. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of New Mexico and the editor-in-chief of the 15th volume of the journal Hemisphere: Visual Culture of the Americas. She holds an MA from UT San Antonio and a BA from the University of Central Arka...
Architectural Energetics and Guachimontones with Tony DeLuca
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBIn this episode, co-host Tony DeLuca shares his research and outreach on West Mexican archaeology, looking at architectural energetics and guachimontones. Find a working bibliography on West Mexico created by Tony at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSXrLr5DJwGA-dxgsVI34p07ip0VcoSKwbuihRLPZpE-aMXi6P-7EKVrTfqVdDKRcuCXAnFm3ARyGRF/pub
Noticias sobre Mesoamérica Diciembre 2023
December 31, 2023 11:01 - 9 minutes - 13 MBLas últimas noticias sobre Mesoamérica para noviembre y diciembre 2023: https://www-inah-gob-mx.translate.goog/boletines/en-ek-balam-yucatan-descubren-antiguo-chultun-reutilizado-como-camara-funeraria?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/11/truncated-conical-tombs-found-in-chapultepec-forest/149713 https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/12/maya-mortuary-deposits-found-in-cave-at-tulum/149972 https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/la-secretaria-de-cultura-el-i...
Mesoamerica News for December 2023
December 31, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThe latest news on ancient Mesoamerica for November and December 2023: https://www-inah-gob-mx.translate.goog/boletines/en-ek-balam-yucatan-descubren-antiguo-chultun-reutilizado-como-camara-funeraria?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/11/truncated-conical-tombs-found-in-chapultepec-forest/149713 https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/12/maya-mortuary-deposits-found-in-cave-at-tulum/149972 https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/la-secretaria-de-cultura-el-i...
Noticias sobre Mesoamérica Octubre 2023
November 14, 2023 10:05 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBAquí los enlaces para las noticias compartidas en el episodio de hoy: https://www.getty.edu/news/a-rare-500-year-old-manuscript-gets-a-second-life-online/ https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/el-inah-confirma-la-existencia-de-un-templo-prehispanico-en-la-cima-del-cerro-san-miguel-en-atlixco-puebla https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/arqueologos-del-inah-descubren-dos-conjuntos-habitacionales-en-la-zona-arqueologica-de-kabah https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/en-el-tramo-7-del-tren-maya-el-...
Mesoamerica News for October 2023
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBHere is the round-up of links for the news stories shared in today's episode: https://www.getty.edu/news/a-rare-500-year-old-manuscript-gets-a-second-life-online/ https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/10/spoken-legend-of-temple-on-the-cerro-de-san-miguel-confirmed/148757 https://arkeonews.net/archaeologists-discovered-1500-year-old-maya-palace-in-mexico/ https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/en-el-tramo-7-del-tren-maya-el-inah-descubre-una-gargantilla-labrada-de-epoca-prehispanica https://www...
Glifos mayas de cuerpo completo con Catherine Nuckols
November 01, 2023 09:05 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBCatherine Nuckols es la fundadora del podcast, pero también es candidata al doctorado en la universidad de Tulane. En este episodio, ella comparte su investigación sobre las inscripciones de glifos de cuerpo completo del mundo maya en el siglo 8.
Maya Full-Figure Hieroglyphs with Catherine Nuckols
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBCatherine Nuckols is the founder and co-host of the podcast, but she is also a PhD candidate at Tulane University. In this episode, she discusses her doctoral research looking into full-figure inscriptions from the 8th-century Maya world. Interested in learning glyphs from Catherine? You can register for her online glyphs course here- and be sure to use the code MESO20 for 20% off!
Aztec Empire with Paul Guinan
October 17, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBPaul Guinan, along with illustrator David Hahn, produce Aztec Empire, a historic webcomic about the conquest of Tenochtitlan that is free to read at Pual’s website bigredhair.com. Currently, Aztec Empire is up to 9 episodes with Cortes and his men currently in Veracruz. Aztec Empire has been nominated by both the Ringo and Eisner Awards for Best Digital Comic. In addition to Aztec Empire, Paul is a founding member of Helioscope Studio and is co-creator of other works such as Cargonauts, Hear...
Noticias sobre Mesoamérica Septiembre 2023
October 06, 2023 11:01 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBEn este mini-episodio te traemos las nuevas noticias sobre la arqueología e historia del arte mesoamericana para el mes de septiembre! https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/el-inah-localiza-una-escultura-prehispanica-de-chac-mool-en-patzcuaro-michoacan https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/por-primera-vez-en-palenque-hallan-una-nariguera-debio-usarse-para-personificar-al-dios-maya-del-maiz https://www.inah.gob.mx/boletines/el-proyecto-templo-mayor-descubre-ofrenda-de-consagracion-de-la-epoca-de-m...
Mesoamerica News for September 2023
October 06, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBIn this mini-episode we bring you the latest news in Mesoamerican archaeology and art history for the month of September! https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/09/archaeologists-discover-chacmool-statue-in-patzcuaro/148461 https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/08/nose-ring-made-from-human-bone-found-by-archaeologists-at-palenque/148417 https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/08/offerings-of-anthropomorphic-figurines-found-at-aztec-templo-mayor/148401 https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/08/atlantean-...
Mesoamerica in the Media: Ecumene Aztec
September 20, 2023 09:21 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode we discuss a video game set in the Spanish-Aztec war, the dangers of inaccurate representation, and the importance of nuance when revisiting the past.
Mapping Oaxacan Paths: Innovation and GIS with Marijke Stoll
September 06, 2023 10:28 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Marijke Stoll shares her recent research incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analysis to reimagine the use of GIS in mapping modern and ancient pathways in Oaxaca. We talk about insights gleaned from interviews carried out on the trail, creative ways of using new technology, and bringing the human element into all aspects of our research. Marijke Stoll received her PhD of Anthropology from the University of Arizona in 2018. She is currently a postdoctoral re...
Los hongos, los sistemas adivinatorios, y el imaginario ritual en Huautla de Jiménez con Alan Suárez Ortiz
July 18, 2023 06:01 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBEn este episodio, platicamos con Alan Suárez Ortiz sobre su trabajo estudiando los hongos, los sistemas adivinatorios, y el imaginario ritual en Huautla de Jiménez, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Una nueva cancha de juego de pelota descubierta en Etlatongo, Oaxaca con Cuauhtémoc Vidal Guzmán
October 26, 2022 11:03 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBCuauhtémoc Vidal Guzmán es candidato al doctorado en la Universidad de George Washington. Estudió antropología en la Universidad de Albany-SUNY y luego estudió la maestría en antropología en la Universidad de Colorado Boulder. Ha participado en proyectos arqueológicos en los estados mexicanos de Yucatán, Chiapas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, y Oaxaca. Su tesis doctoral examina la transición del Clásico Tardío al Posclásico en Etlatongo, un sitio en la Mixteca Alta de Oaxaca. Sus intereses incluyen la...
Examining the Late Classic-Postclassic Transition at Etlatongo, Oaxaca with Cuauhtémoc Vidal Guzmán
October 26, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBCuauhtémoc Vidal Guzmán is currently a PhD candidate at the George Washington University. He studied his BA in anthropology at the University at Albany-SUNY. Then, he studied his MA, also in anthropology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has participated in archaeological projects in the Mexican states of Yucatan, Chiapas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, and Oaxaca. His current dissertation research studies the Late Classic Postclassic transition at Etlatongo, a site in the Mixteca Alta, Oaxaca...
Mesoamerica After Hours: Salt and Everyday Lives of the Maya
October 21, 2022 11:31 - 34 minutes - 47 MBJoin Tony and Catherine as they discuss the recent article "Household salt production by the Late Classic Maya: underwater excavations at Ta'ab Nuk Na" by Heather McKillop and E. Cory Sills, and other examples of how salt appears in the archaeological and visual records of ancient Mesoamerica. We talk about the importance of salt and what it reveals and suggests about the lives of everyday people. Sources for Further Reading: McKillop, Heather, and E. Cory Sills. "Household salt production...
Geomática y tecnología arqueológica con César Hernández Estrada
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBMtro. Cesar V. Hernández Estrada: Arqueólogo por la Escuela Nacional de Antropología e Historia (ENAH). Maestro en Análisis espacial y Geoinformática en la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMEX) y Especialista en Geomática por el Centro en Investigación en Ciencias de Información Geoespacial (CONACYT). He dirigido y participado en proyectos de investigación, salvamento y rescate arqueológico en diferentes Centro Regionales del Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia, El Co...
Ancient Maya Warfare and Community-Based Research with Christopher Hernández
October 04, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this episode I talk with Christopher Hernández about his recent archaeological work on Postclassic Maya warfare. Christopher Hernández is an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at Loyola University Chicago. His work in anthropological archaeology is fundamentally shaped by the issue of contemporary relevance. How does the past matter or not? This question stems from his upbringing in Chicago as the child of Guatemalan migrants who talked endlessly about their love for ...
Curating Xunantunich: A discussion on local curation at Maya sites with Anabelle Rodríguez
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBToday we discuss Anabelle Rodríguez' work at the site of Xunantunich, Belize, for her dissertation. Her dissertation is titled Curating Xunantunich and it is based on fieldwork and archival research related to the preservation of culture and nature at the Xunantunich Archaeological Reserve, a popular tourist attraction in Belize, Central America. Anabelle Rodríguez is an artist/curator/educator from Puerto Rico and a Ph.D. candidate at Rutgers University. Before joining Rutgers, Anabelle cu...
Curating Xunantunich: A discussion on local curation at Maya sites with Anabelle
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBToday we discuss Anabelle Rodríguez' work at the site of Xunantunich, Belize, for her dissertation. Her dissertation is titled Curating Xunantunich and it is based on fieldwork and archival research related to the preservation of culture and nature at the Xunantunich Archaeological Reserve, a popular tourist attraction in Belize, Central America. Anabelle Rodríguez is an artist/curator/educator from Puerto Rico and a Ph.D. candidate at Rutgers University. Before joining Rutgers, Anabelle cu...
Dream Rider: A Mesoamerican-Inspired Graphic Novel by Daniel Parada and Louise Fogerty
September 16, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBHave you heard of Dream Rider? This new comic by Daniel Parada and Louise Fogerty takes place in an alternate, futuristic world inspired by ancient Mesoamerica. In this episode, we interview the creators about their creative process, what the project looks like, and how future readers can help bring this project to life! Click here to support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zotz/dream-rider-vol-1
Bonus Episode: Welcome, Tony, to Mesoamerican Studies On-Air!
September 16, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBJoin me in welcoming the podcast's new co-host, Tony DeLuca! Tony has worked for over a decade on the social media channel Tlatollotl, and has agreed to come onto the podcast as the co-host for our new segments, Mesoamerica in the Media and Mesoamerica in Pop Culture. In this episode Tony and I discuss the ideas that brought this change about, and what we hope for the podcast's future.
Calculating Brilliance: An Intellectual History of Mayan Astronomy at Chich'en Itza, with Gerardo Aldana
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBIn this episode, I sit with Gerardo Aldana to discuss his new book, Calculating Brilliance: An Intellectual History of Mayan Astronomy at Chich'en Itza. We discuss the ways in which this work humanizes the study of history, proposes new theories for how ancient people would have interacted with astronomical events, and challenges past ways of thinking about ancient Maya brilliance. Gerardo Aldana is a professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California Santa Barbara. Hi...
Maya Scripta: Un proyecto accesible para aprender glifos mayas, con Rubén Morales Forte
September 06, 2022 11:03 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBDesde una glifoteca en línea, hasta un recurso para el aprendizaje, y ahora a juegos de mesa– el Proyecto Maya Scripta está transformando la manera en que la gente en Guatemala y en el extranjero interactúa con la escritura maya. En este episodio platicamos con epigrafista y lingüista Rubén Morales Forte, quien co-dirige el proyecto Maya Scripta. Este proyecto formó su tesis de maestría en la Universidad de Tulane y comenzó durante su licenciatura en la Universidad del Valle Guatemala. Rubé...
Maya Scripta: An Accessible Project for Learning Maya Glyphs, with Rubén Morales Forte
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBFrom an online glyphs database to a teaching aid to a set of historical board games, Maya Scripta is transforming the way people in Guatemala and abroad interact with Maya hieroglyphic writing. In this episode we talk with epigrapher and linguist Rubén Morales Forte, a Mayanist scholar co-leading the Maya Scripta project. The project formed the topic of his Master's thesis at Tulane University and stemmed from his licenciatura (undergraduate degree) studies at Universidad del Valle Guatemala...
Metalurgia mesoamericana en el Códice Mendoza con Mario Fuente Cid
August 30, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBEn este episodio platicamos con historiador Mario Enrique Fuente Cid sobre su tesis de maestría, que se enfoca en la historia de la metalurgia mesoamericana vista a través de los códices mesoamericanos. Su investigación interdisciplinaria abarca la historia, el arte, y la lingüística que identifican los diferentes tipos de metal usados en Mesoamérica. Escucha ahora para conocer más sobre sus conclusiones y siguientes proyectos! Mario Fuente Cid es historiador, profesor, y estudiante graduad...
Recent Research in Ancient Maya History with Dimitris Markianos and Marie Botzet
July 06, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode I interview Dimitris Markianos and Marie Botzet, who together run the Instagram account Ancient Maya History. We discuss their individual research projects as well as the public engagement work they undertake via their Instagram account. See images and more resources on the web page for this episode: http://mesoamericanstudiesonline.com/mesoamerican-studies-on-air-season-3-ep-20-onwards/mesoamerican-studies-on-air-episode-21/
The Painted Murals of Calakmul, Mexico
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode we dive into some of the scenes discovered on the painted walls of a structure at Calakmul, a Maya site in the Yucatan peninsula. We'll talk about why these murals are unique, and what the hieroglyphic captions tell us about these scenes. See more on the web page for this episode: http://mesoamericanstudiesonline.com/mesoamerican-studies-on-air-season-2-preview/mesoamerican-studies-on-air-episode-20/
Introduction to West Mexico, Part Two, with Archaeologist Anthony DeLuca
October 15, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn part two of a two-episode section, archaeologist Anthony DeLuca explains the environmental and political instability of West Mexico's later days. He provides detail about West Mexico's relationship with other parts of Mesoamerica and his favorite aspects of the region. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Introduction to West Mexico, Part One, with Archaeologist Anthony DeLuca
October 07, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this first part of a two-episode section, archaeologist Anthony DeLuca gives us a detailed introduction to West Mexico (1-2:50), the age of the West Mexican region (3-6) and why it has received less focus than other Mesoamerican regions (6:10-7). He will explain the shaft tomb traditions of West Mexico, Its Interactions with other regions, and his own research Into the area's rich history. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Classic Maya Epigraphy, with Epigrapher Mary Kate Kelly
March 26, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBMaya epigrapher Mary Kate Kelly describes her work with the Maya hieroglyphic writing system, what we can learn from the glyphs, and why she loves the work that she does. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Olmec Art and the Site of Chalcatzingo
February 11, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MBWith this episode, we wrap up our discussion of the Preclassic Period by covering Olmec art and a review of the site of Chalcatzingo! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
La lítica de Chalcatzingo
February 05, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBEn este episodio, entrevistamos al arqueólogo Omar Espinosa acerca de su trabajo en el sitio preclásico de Chalcatzingo. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Has Isthmian Script Been Deciphered?
January 23, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode we dive deep into an academic debate that is arguing whether or not the Isthmian writing system has been successfully deciphered. Buckle up for some verbal punches and straight talk! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Introduction to the Preclassic Period
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBDive into the study of ancient Mesoamerica with this introductory episode all about the Preclassic Period! In this episode we talk about the defining characteristics of the Preclassic, and how things changed during this time: art, society, technology and more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Introducción al periodo preclásico
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MBEntra al estudio de Mesoamérica con este episodio introductor al periodo preclásico. En este episodio hablaremos acerca de las características que definen al preclásico, y cómo cambiaron las cosas durante este tiempo: el arte, la sociedad y la tecnología. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Welcome to Season 2!
January 07, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.69 MBThis mini-episode gives a brief introduction to the new changes coming to Mesoamerican Studies On-Air for the new season. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Pseudoarchaeology and Other "Squishy Things" with Archaeologist David S. Anderson
November 26, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBArchaeologist David S. Anderson gives insight into his work counteracting pseudoscience and pseudoarchaeology. Anderson talks about aliens, Avengers and archaeology and why he does what he does. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Documentando el ayapaneco con linguista Jhonnatan Rangel
November 21, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBLinguista Jhonnatan Rangel nos platica acerca de su tesis doctoral y su trabajo documentado el ayapaneco, una lengua indígena de Mexico. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Documenting Ayapaneco with Linguist Jhonnatan Rangel
November 20, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBLinguist Jhonnatan Rangel describes his work documenting and revitalizing Ayapaneco, a quickly-disappearing indigenous language in Mexico. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
"Des-escribir la literatura Maya" con profesores de literatura Maya Rita Palacios y Paul Worley
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBProfesores Rita Palacios y Paul Worley nos platican acerca de su nuevo libro "Des-escribir la literatura maya". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
"Unwriting Maya Literature" with Maya literature scholars Rita Palacios and Paul Worley
November 05, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBMaya literature scholars Rita Palacios and Paul Worley share findings from their new book "Unwriting Maya Literature: Ts'iib as Recorded Knowledge", and talk about the co-authoring process. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Los monumentos nichos del preclásico, con historiadora del arte Catherine Nuckols Wilde
October 29, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHistoriadora del arte Catherine Nuckols Wilde comparte algunos resultados de su tesis sobre los monumentos nichos del preclásico, encontrados cerca de la costa del mar Pacífico entre México y Guatemala. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Describing Death in Classic Mayan, with Cognitive Linguist Agnieszka Hamann
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBCognitive linguist Agnieszka Hamann explains how her work gives us a glimpse into the Classic Maya mindset and how hieroglyphic texts show the Maya view of death. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
The Forgotten Acuecuexco Stone with Art Historian Katherine McCarthy
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBArt historian Katherine McCarthy describes a large (but frequently overlooked) stone monument created during the time of the Aztec Empire, as well as her research into the monument's history and meaning. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)
Mayan languages, ancient to modern, with Linguist Mackenzie Walters
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBLinguist Mackenzie Walters talks about Mayan languages, from the language of the Mayan hieroglyphic system to modern-day Ch'orti'. She details her research and how it gives insight into the culture and world of the ancient and modern Maya. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mesoamericanstudiesonline)