Archaeologists Behaving Badly
Like history, but don’t like the same old boring history shows? Well, this podcast may have you covered. Hosts Raquel and Belle, two archaeologists from Australia, talk all things weird in history over many, many wines… sometimes too many wines. Not taking themselves too seriously, each episode explores a different topic as the pair share weird stories from times past. Who knows, you may even walk away knowing something new…
Archaeologists Behaving Badly
Ep. 8 The Maya: Belle's Work in Belize, Xibalba the Mayan Underworld and the Mesoamerican Ballgame.
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Episode 8
In this episode, we deep dive into some aspects of the Maya! Belle talks a little about her time working at a Mayan site in Belize, a 'deviant' Mayan burial, and her love for diving and marine archaeology. We also talk about the fascinating story of Xibalba; the Mayan underworld, it's modern day connection to Metal bands, and the ins and outs of the Mesoamerican ballgame.