Tales From Aztlantis

In this episode of Tales from Aztlantis, Kurly Tlapoyawa and Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl examine the politics of erasing Indigenous history from the American landscape. Inspired by Donald Trump’s attempt to cross out “Mexico” on a map of New Mexico, Kurly explores the fascinating history behind the state’s name. New Mexico wasn't named after the modern nation-state of Mexico. Its name predates Mexican independence and traces its origins to the Mexica capital of Mexico-Tenochtitlan and Spanish ...

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! This December, I'll be joining Skeptoid Adventures as your guide for The Mysteries of the Maya, where we'll travel through the Yucatán exploring remarkable archaeological sites, uncovering the real history behind the Maya civilization, and separating fact from fiction along the way. To reserve your spot, all you need is a fully refundable $500 deposit. Your deposit is refundable through August 1, so you can reserve your place with confidence...

Today, we’re talking about how we tell history, and specifically, how the media treats indigenous cultures. We are diving into the recent cultural history of the so-called Aztec Death Whistle. I’ve wanted to look into this topic for a while, but a recent horror movie about the whistle prompted a discussion on the Aztlantis discord, so I felt the time was right to dive into it. The main question at hand is how and why did the whistle enter popular culture? That indeed is an interesting q...

In this special dispatch from Aztlantis, Dr. Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl talks "Dia De La Raza." listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Support the show Order "NEVER WILL IT BE LOST" and get $5 off! Support Lignum: A Cultural Haven in Mérida 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 l...

What is Aztlan? And what does this Indigenous concept mean to the Chicano Nation? listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text! Support the show Order "NEVER WILL IT BE LOST" and get $5 off! Support Lignum: A Cultural Haven in Mérida 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...