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Tales From Aztlantis

Kurly Tlapoyawa & Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl

We explore Chicano, Mexicano, and Mesoamerican history, archaeology, and culture, and combat the spread of disinformation about these very topics. Your hosts Kurly Tlapoyawa and Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl invite you to join them on a fascinating journey through Mesoamerica"s past, present, and future!

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68:28

Episode 73: Book Suggestions & Listener Questions!

Tales From Aztlantis ·

2025/01/14

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!For our season 4 finale, we take some time to answer burning questions from our listeners, and make some book recommendations for those interested in learning more about Chicano-Mexicano history, culture, and identity!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...

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59:31

Throwback Thursday: Last of the Aztecs!

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2025/01/02

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Buy Merchandise here!Become a Patreon supporter hereThe 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 The Aztecs!Your hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeol...

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Episode 72: The Reason For The Season!

Tales From Aztlantis ·

2024/12/24

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Well, dear listeners, it’s that time of year again: when the mainstream media and their corporate overlords conspire to wage war on the winter holiday meant to celebrate the birth of our savior and erase our annual traditions. We are referring of course, to the birth of Witzilopochtli as our sun reborn, and the associated feast of Panketzaliztli. But fear not, dear listeners, because here in Aztlantis we proudly say “Merry Panketzaliztli” and honor...

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83:45

Throwback Thursday: Nawatl Language Mistranslations!

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2024/12/19

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Nawatl Language Mistranslations! Lots of well-intentioned folks are sharing information about the Nawatl language online. Unfortunately, this information is sometimes inaccurate or even worse, completely made up! Today we are joined by Nawatl language educators Yan Garcia (author of Learn Nawatl), and Dr. Magnus Hansen (Nawatl Linguist), as we explore Nawatl language mistranslations, mispronunciations, and pseudohistorical misrepresentations!!Your ...

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Episode 71: Bullshit Apocalypse w/ Dr. Andrew White!

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2024/12/10

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this episode, Dr. Andrew White joins us to talk about the real-world consequences of pseudo-archaeology, and how it is used to accomplish nationalist and frequently racist objectives. So join us as we take a bizarre journey through a world of neo-nazi Netflix fanboys, Atlantis-pushing occultists, and anti-Indigenous propaganda, and discuss the need for archaeologists to confront this bullshit head-on!About our guest:Andrew White is anthropologic...

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94:45

Throwback Thursday: Forging Aztecness, Danza Azteca...

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2024/12/05

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Forging Aztecness, Danza Azteca history with Kristina Nielsen In this episode we are joined by Dr. Kristina Nielsen to discuss the history of the Danza Azteca and Mexikayotl traditions! About our guest:Kristina Nielsen received her Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2017. Her research focuses on how music and dance in Aztec revitalization movements shape community histories and identities. Nielsen’s research ...

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Episode 70: A Day of Mourning

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2024/11/28

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Your hosts: Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, Mexican indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan identity resurgence. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. He has presented and published widely on these topics and has taught courses at various institutions. He currently teaches history at...

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96:16

Throwback Thursday: Maya Apocalypse W/ Dr. John Hoopes!

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2024/11/21

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!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 evidence and robust theories to help define these as a significant unit of study. Dr. Hoopes has undertaken...

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44:28

Episode 69: Chicano Power!

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2024/11/12

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this episode we explore the origin and meaning of the word Chicano. What does it mean to be a Chicano? Do Mexican Americans who hold right-wing views get to call themselves Chicano? Join your hosts as we dig into these topics!End song: Indigena by Aztlan Underground Used with permission (Tlazkamati, Yaotl Mazahua!)https://youtu.be/DZTmWj2pQJE?si=8ZbmUSi5hTM8Dhv9Your hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. ...

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49:49

Throwback Thursday: Dia De Los Muertos is Subversive...

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2024/11/07

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!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 are currently in the “month” of Mikailwitl right now, as it began on August 8th or the day Chikome Koz...

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71:54

Episode 68: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico w/ Rob...

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2024/10/29

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!The "Indias Mexicanas" who arrived in New Mexico during early colonization brought with them traditional healing and ceremonial practices. Members of the church often accused these women of practicing "witchcraft." In this episode, we are joined by New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez to discuss the legacies of these women!Your hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoame...

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71:54

🔒 EARLY RELEASE "The Aztec Witches of New Mexico W/...

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2024/10/27

Subscriber-only episodelistener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!The "Indias Mexicanas" who arrived in New Mexico during early colonization brought with them traditional healing and ceremonial practices. Members of the church often accused these women of practicing "witchcraft." In this episode, we are joined by New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez to discuss the legacies of these women!Your hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His resear...

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47:49

Throwback Thursday: Dia De Los Muertos, The Chicano...

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2024/10/24

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!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 the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has pr...

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114:09

🔒 Ep. 67 EXTENDED VERSION: Old California Strikes Back!

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2024/10/16

Subscriber-only episodelistener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this EXTENDED members-only episode, we are joined by Chicano author Scott Russell Duncan to talk about his new book "Old California Strikes Back" and the state of Chicano publishing!"Old California Strikes Back is a modern Ramona Diary, the record tourists kept of the sites of Old California and the book Ramona and Hollywood movies that renamed and transformed them. A mix of fantasy and memoir, the author SRD's tour turns ...

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Episode 67: Old California Strikes Back w/ Scott...

Tales From Aztlantis ·

2024/10/15

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this episode we are joined by Chicano author Scott Russell Duncan to talk about his new book "Old California Strikes Back" and the state of Chicano publishing!"Old California Strikes Back is a modern Ramona Diary, the record tourists kept of the sites of Old California and the book Ramona and Hollywood movies that renamed and transformed them. A mix of fantasy and memoir, the author SRD's tour turns surreal as he enters the myths of the Californ...

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53:37

Throwback Thursday: The Indians of God!

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2024/10/10

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!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 claim? Your hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His ...

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Episode 66: Nazca Lines & Chupacabras!

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2024/10/01

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this interview from Kurly's first attempt at podcasting, we are joined by author and researcher Ben Radford of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine as we take a look at the Nazca Lines of Peru, the European Occultist origins of some allegedly "traditional" Maya knowledge, and the Chupacabra! Your host: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the histori...

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48:02

Throwback Thursday: hispanic heritage Month!

Tales From Aztlantis ·

2024/09/26

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Hispanic Heritage Month For this throwback 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 needed critical perspective on the consequences stemming from the creation of this month-lon...

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68:31

Episode 65: An Aztec False Flag!

Tales From Aztlantis ·

2024/09/17

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Danzantes, Mexicanistas, and other cultural practitioners often display a banner that they claim is the "original" and "true" banner of the Mexika people. Often referred to as the Panketzalli, Bandera de Cuitlahuac, or the Bandera de Victoria, this symbol can be found emblazoned on t-shirts, flags, dance regalia, murals and tattoos. But where does this image actually come from? And who created it?Your Hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist...

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Dispatches From Aztlantis! Ranflas y El Modern Art

Tales From Aztlantis ·

2024/09/10

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!In this dispatch, Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl takes us to the De La Torre Brothers exhibit "Upward Mobility" at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas, and another art exhibit he attended on Lowriders!"The brothers use motifs from Aztec mythology, Catholic iconography, popular culture, and art history to build symbolically loaded imagery. Their mixed media works playfully incorporate humor and satire into critiques of consumption and indulgence....

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