The Histories of Mexico

A journey through the 32 states of Mexico and their often overlooked yet fascinating histories.

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Episodes

Tuesday Oct 18, 2022

What is the Baila Viejo? Who was Tamul Cantepec? What is a Tutupana? What birds were celebrated by the Chontal? Did the Spanish ever influence any of the traditional dances? What instruments did the ancient Maya play? Who did the pre-hispanic Chocohs worship? What does the Chontal language sound like? All these questions and more on this exploration of the cultural aspects and dances of the Yokot'an!

Friday Oct 07, 2022

What tribes existed in Tabasco in Pre-Hispanic times? Who are the Chocohs? Who was the singular mountain of Cha'ac? Why is Tabasco called Tabasco? How many names did the Chontal capital have? What are Kuchkabals? Who are the Phoenicians of the new world? And what does a Lion have to do with all this? The answers to all these questions and more await within this second part of our exploration of Tabasco!

Tuesday Sep 27, 2022

What is the state capital of Tabasco? Why cant I find any Tabasco sauce tours in the State? Where is the Nile of the Maya? What is Shote? What is the name of the first river discovered and named by the Spanish? What about the first European established city in the Americas? What and where is the place where the pitchers are broken? All these questions and more will be answered as we dive head first into our initial episode on Tabasco, it's geography, municipalities, general facts and an overview on the beautiful cities of Villahermosa, and Tapijulapa!

Ep 2: Flint and Maize

Saturday Sep 17, 2022

Saturday Sep 17, 2022

Who were the first humans to tame the Americas? How did they go from primitive hunters, to prolific farmers? What exactly did they first farm? What is an Atlatl? What is OSL? And what does Kelp have to do with any of this? Come along with me to track the early movement of homo sapiens as they hunt and eventually farm their way through the Americas and anonymously build the stage upon which the characters of our grand story will play out their historic lives. 

Ep 1: Histories in the Air

Thursday Sep 08, 2022

Thursday Sep 08, 2022

Does Mexico have more than one history? Where did corn come from? Do people like the Mayans still exist in the country? What are the states of Mexico? Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Why did the French and Americans both attempt to conquer Mexico after the Spanish left? What was the Mexican Revolution? For all the questions you have about Mexico, and those you didn't even know you had, check out the introductory video and stay tuned as we explore the fascinating Histories of Mexico!

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