Tales From Aztlantis
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!
Episodes
146 episodes
Throwback: Chicano Power!
August is Chicano Heritage month! To kick off the holidays, 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...
•
Season 5
•
45:20
Episode 82: Ancient Romans & Jews in the Americas?
SummaryIn this episode, we discuss various themes surrounding Chicano and Mesoamerican history, including the impact of ICE raids on communities, the importance of mental health, and the creation of a corrido in memory of Jaime Alaniz. ...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
Season 5
•
Episode 82
•
1:07:58
Throwback: Aztec Dinosaurs w/ Dr. David Anderson!
Aztec Dinosaurs 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 fig...
•
Season 5
•
1:24:12
Episode 81: How the Hell Did We Get Here
In this episode, Tlakatekatl critically examines the current political climate in the United States, particularly the increased targeting and detention of immigrants from Central and South America by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). T...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 81
•
36:41
Throwback: How Old is the Word Chicana?
In this throwback from Season 2 – Episode 35, we discuss the origin and antiquity of the words “Chicana” and “Chicano.” We start by explaining the origin of the episode which began many years earlier as a blog response to a commentary piece by ...
•
Season 5
•
49:02
Episode 80: The Chicano Moratorium!
Given the current climate here in Occupied America, we thought it would be worth taking a look at the Chicano Moratorium march of August 29, 1970. The event serves as a good example of how we organized as a community to speak out against an unj...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 80
•
41:02
Episode 79: 100 Years of Cosmic Racism!
In this episode we take a look at the book "La Raza Cosmica" written by Jose Vasconcelos one hundred years ago!
Subscriber Episode
•
•
Season 5
•
Episode 79
•
59:46
Throwback: The Strange Story of Dr. Atl!
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.
•
Season 5
•
1:07:30
Episode 78: How Conspiracy Theories Undermine Ethnic Studies!
Recently, Kurly was invited to speak at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico, hosted by New Mexicans for Science & Reason. In this episode, we take a look at the lecture he gave, which covered the many way sthat conspiracy theories and pseud...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
Season 5
•
Episode 78
•
53:23
Throwback: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico!
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 joine...
•
Season 5
•
1:12:46
Ad-Free & Extended Episode 77: The Miraculous Virgin of New Mexico!
Welcome to the ad-free & extended version of Episode 77! As a premium member, we thank you for supporting the podcast.What if I told you that there is an 18th-century painting of the Virgin Mary, armed with an Aztec weapon and surrou...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
Season 5
•
Episode 77
•
1:00:08
Episode 77: The Miraculous Virgin of New Mexico!
What if I told you that there is an 18th-century painting of the Virgin Mary, armed with an Aztec weapon and surrounded by the bloody violence of the Pueblo Revolt, hanging in the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe? And that the Virgin herse...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
Season 5
•
Episode 77
•
43:14
Throwback: Aztecs VS Samurai Pirates?
We here at Tales From Aztlantis would like to issue the following public service announcement: PLEASE DO NOT rely on social media posts as your sole source of historical and archaeological information. This should not be a controversial stateme...
•
Season 5
•
53:20
Dispatches From Aztlantis! Cinco de May Day
Happy May Day!Tlakatekatl reads an article originally published in 1976 in a Chicano newspaper called, Voz Fronteriza, from San Diego, CA. The article is entitled, "International Worker’s Day,” and it's by Kaarina Palomino. ...
•
Season 5
•
12:32
Episode 76: National Association for Chicana & Chicano Studies!
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!The National Association for Chic...
•
Season 5
•
Episode 76
•
42:08
Throwback: The Whiteness of "Latinx"
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!The Whiteness of “L...
•
Season 5
•
37:47
BW.jpg)
Episode 75: Picking Over Kwawhtemok's Bones!
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!In the late 19th century, a Mexic...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
Season 5
•
Episode 75
•
55:19
Throwback: Goodbye Horses!
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!Indigenous people of the Ameri...
•
Season 5
•
1:00:27
Episode 74: Operation Wetback
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!Well, dear listeners, it happened...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
Season 5
•
Episode 74
•
1:14:48
Throwback Thursday: The Mexika Calendar with Ruben Ochoa
In this throwback episode from Season 2, Kurly talks with Ruben Ochoa about the Mexika calendar system that he deciphered through his own math expertise and analysis of the codices. Your host:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeo...
•
1:15:23
Episode 73: Book Suggestions & Listener Questions!
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:...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 73
•
1:09:20
Throwback Thursday: Last of the Aztecs!
Buy Merchandise here!Become a Patreon supporter hereThe Last of The Aztecs! Online racial conspiracists often share historic...
•
Season 4
•
59:31
Episode 72: The Reason For The Season!
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 ...
•
Season 4
•
Episode 72
•
44:25
Throwback Thursday: Nawatl Language Mistranslations!
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 joi...
•
Season 4
•
1:22:08
