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Episode 61: News From Aztlantis - In this episode we take a look at recent news concerning the Chicano community, take a...
02/07/2024

Episode 61: News From Aztlantis - In this episode we take a look at recent news concerning the Chicano community, take a little trip down to Belize with Kurly, and discuss some recent & upcoming episodes. Enjoy!

In this episode we take a look at recent news concerning the Chicano community, and take a little trip down to Belize with Kurly!Your hosts: Kurly Tlapoyawa is an  archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His  research covers&n...

Throwback Thursday: Acequias, a Forgotten History - Acequias are communal irrigation ditches still used in New Mexico, a...
20/06/2024

Throwback Thursday: Acequias, a Forgotten History - Acequias are communal irrigation ditches still used in New Mexico, a testament to the cultural resiliency of the people. But what are its origins? Is it Spain? Mesoamerica? The Moors? Listen and find out.

Welcome to another Throwback Thursday! In this episode we take a look back at one of Kurly's favorites.Acequias - A Forgotten History! The Acequia is a communal irrigation ditch, and its continued use is a testament to the cultural resiliency of t...

The Tales From Aztlantis family would like to wish everyone a Happy Juneteenth! Black & Brown Unity! Ma tiakan!Mural: "S...
19/06/2024

The Tales From Aztlantis family would like to wish everyone a Happy Juneteenth! Black & Brown Unity! Ma tiakan!

Mural: "Stronger Together"
Artist: Kamela Eaton
Location: Wichita, KS
Date: 2018

Episode 60: Borderland Indigeneity - In this special episode, Tlakatekatl shares an interview he conducted with Carlos A...
18/06/2024

Episode 60: Borderland Indigeneity - In this special episode, Tlakatekatl shares an interview he conducted with Carlos Aceves Yolohuitzcalotl back in 2019. They talk about his path to “la tradicion” (Mexikayotl) and his involvement in pioneering the first kalpullis in Texas. Enjoy!

In this special episode, Tlakatekatl shares an interview he conducted with Carlos Aceves Yolohuitzcalotl back in 2019. Carlos has devoted his life to advancing Chicano/Mexicano Indigeneity in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands and developing the “Xinacht...

In Tlazoztli In Pantli!
14/06/2024

In Tlazoztli In Pantli!

Dispatches From Aztlantis! An Olmec Update - In this dispatch, we take a look at Skepticamp New Mexico and get an Olmec ...
14/06/2024

Dispatches From Aztlantis! An Olmec Update - In this dispatch, we take a look at Skepticamp New Mexico and get an Olmec Update from Kurly! For more on this topic, see Episodes 6 & 47.

In this dispatch, we take a look at Sketpticamp New Mexico, and get an Olmec Update from Kurly!Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connecti...

Before the day is out, the TFA family would like to wish our very own Kurly Tlapoyawa a very happy birthday! We hope it ...
14/06/2024

Before the day is out, the TFA family would like to wish our very own Kurly Tlapoyawa a very happy birthday! We hope it was a great one, homie!

Today's Google Doodle celebrates Chicana le***an activist, feminist, and author Jeanne Córdova, a pioneering leader of t...
06/06/2024

Today's Google Doodle celebrates Chicana le***an activist, feminist, and author Jeanne Córdova, a pioneering leader of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Right on!

Celebrating Jeanne Córdova!

Throwback Thursday: Aztlan Libre Press w/ Juan Tejeda - For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we step back in time to ...
06/06/2024

Throwback Thursday: Aztlan Libre Press w/ Juan Tejeda - For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we step back in time to revisit a great interview with Juan Tejeda, an icon of the Chicano Movement, and Publisher of Aztlan Libre Press. Enjoy!

For this edition of Throwback Thursday, we step back in time to revisit a great interview with Juan Tejeda, an icon of the Chicano Movement, and Publisher of Aztlan Libre Press.Aztlan Libre Press with Juan Tejeda In this episode we are joined by J...

Episode 59: Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics – This is Part 2 of our conversation w/ Dr Luis Herran Avila over Me...
04/06/2024

Episode 59: Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics – This is Part 2 of our conversation w/ Dr Luis Herran Avila over Mexico’s recent presidential election, political shifts, & sh*tty propaganda movies. Find out if his election prediction came true. Enjoy!

Dr. Herrán Ávila is a historian of the Cold War in Latin America, with an emphasis on conservative, anticommunist, and extreme right movements. After researching the comparative history of anticommunism in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, his curr...

Throwback Thursday: Peopling the Americas - The peopling of the Americas is a sensitive subject for many Indigenous peop...
23/05/2024

Throwback Thursday: Peopling the Americas - The peopling of the Americas is a sensitive subject for many Indigenous people. In this throwback episode, we revisit our discussion with Dr. Jennifer Raff, author of the fantastic book "“Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas" from episode 25. Enjoy!

The peopling of the Americas is a touchy subject among many Indigenous people. In this episode of Throwback Thursday, we revisit our discussion with Dr. Jennifer Raff, author of the fantastic book "“Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas" from ...

Episode 58: Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics Part 1 -We're joined by Dr Luis Herran Avila, historian of Cold War ...
21/05/2024

Episode 58: Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics Part 1 -We're joined by Dr Luis Herran Avila, historian of Cold War Latin America, to discuss Mexico’s presidential election, shifting politics, & curious contradictions. We hope you enjoy it. Tlaz’kamat!

Dr. Herrán Ávila is a historian of the Cold War in Latin America, with an emphasis on conservative, anticommunist, and extreme right movements. After researching the comparative history of anticommunism in Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, his curr...

19/05/2024

Niltze! Our next regular episode,"Mexican Elections & Right Wing Politics" - with Dr. Luis Herran Avila, drops Tuesday. This will be a two-part series. Part two will release in two weeks. Tlaz'kamat!

Dispatches From Aztlantis! Life & Death on the Border -Tlakatekatl discusses a recent WaPo article on the troubled legac...
16/05/2024

Dispatches From Aztlantis! Life & Death on the Border -Tlakatekatl discusses a recent WaPo article on the troubled legacy of the Texas Rangers & reads the intro essay he penned for an exhibit currently on display in North Texas which highlights this neglected past.

In this Dispatch, Tlakatekatl reads and discusses a recent Washington Post article on the troubled legacy of the Texas Rangers along the border communities of South Texas. The article explores the story of ethnic Mexican men on their way down to a...

14/05/2024

Burning Paradise EP3: Night of The Comet (Subscriber-only) - In this episode, Kurly talks about “Night of The Comet," a flick about a catastrophic comet, zombies, two Valley Girls, and a Chicano homeboy who saves the day. Enjoy!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/supporters/new

Your friends here at TFA want to wish all the mamas out there a very Happy Mother's Day! Xiyolpaki, nonatsin!
12/05/2024

Your friends here at TFA want to wish all the mamas out there a very Happy Mother's Day! Xiyolpaki, nonatsin!

Throwback Thursday: Rescuing the Tonalamatl Aubin - Ever hear about the Mexican reporter who smuggled a codex back into ...
09/05/2024

Throwback Thursday: Rescuing the Tonalamatl Aubin - Ever hear about the Mexican reporter who smuggled a codex back into Mexico? In this edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit this story from way back in Season 1. Enjoy!

Ever hear about the Mexican reporter who smuggled a codex back into Mexico? In this edition of Throwback Thursday, we revisit this story from way back in Episode 14!Rescuing the Tonalamatl Aubin A couple of years back, I visited the British Nation...

Episode 57: Aztecs v Samurai Pirates – Your hosts dive into the pseudohistory surrounding the Battle of Cagayan, a confl...
07/05/2024

Episode 57: Aztecs v Samurai Pirates – Your hosts dive into the pseudohistory surrounding the Battle of Cagayan, a conflict that took place in the Philippines between “wokou” (Japanese pirates) and Spanish occupation forces. Grab some popcorn, cuz this one’s a doozy!

We here at Tales From Aztlantis would liek 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 statement....

What importance does Cinco de Mayo hold for Chicana/Chicano/Chicanx people, and why is it celebrated in the United State...
02/05/2024

What importance does Cinco de Mayo hold for Chicana/Chicano/Chicanx people, and why is it celebrated in the United States? Well dear listener, if you've ever asked yourself these questions, you're in luck. Today's episode explores why we celebrate. Enjoy!

What is the actual history of Cinco de Mayo, what importance does it hold for Chicana/Chicano/Chicanx communities, and most importantly why is it celebrated in the United States? Well dear listener, if you have ever asked yourself any of those que...

Disrupt "Latinidad" by casually dropping the term Chicana/o/x in conversation. -Tales From Aztlantis
01/05/2024

Disrupt "Latinidad" by casually dropping the term Chicana/o/x in conversation. -Tales From Aztlantis

Fear & Loathing at the SAAs w/Dr. Marijke Stoll – In this special bonus mini-episode, Kurly is joined by Dr. Marijke Sto...
30/04/2024

Fear & Loathing at the SAAs w/Dr. Marijke Stoll – In this special bonus mini-episode, Kurly is joined by Dr. Marijke Stoll to talk about her recent cameo appearance on the Joe Rogan show where Dr. Flint Dibble laid an ass-whooping on pseudoarchaeology. Enjoy!

Kurly recently attended the 89th Annual Meeting of the SAA (Society for American Archaeology) in New Orleans. While there, he gave some talks, saw old friends, and drank...a lot. For this special bonus mini-episode, Kurly is joined by Dr. Marijke ...

This Throwback Thursday we revisit Episode 16 of the podcast (among the top 5 most listened to episodes). We talk about ...
25/04/2024

This Throwback Thursday we revisit Episode 16 of the podcast (among the top 5 most listened to episodes). We talk about the various attacks on Chicano Indigeneity and offer thoughts on how to counter them!

This Throwback Thursday we revisit Episode 16 of the podcast, where we talk about the various attacks on Chicano Indigeneity, and ways we can counter them!Chicano Indigeneity Sadly, the latest online trend within the “woke” and “Latinx” crowd is t...

Episode 56: Four Things to Know About the Mexika Calendar – With the recent passing of the Spring Equinox, the year ends...
23/04/2024

Episode 56: Four Things to Know About the Mexika Calendar – With the recent passing of the Spring Equinox, the year ends and the annual arguments over who follows the correct correlation begin. Hopefully, this episode will help you cut through the noise. Enjoy!

With the passing of the Spring Equinox, we once again bring another year to a close. “In Xiwitl itlamiliz” The year has ended. This means it is once again time for the annual online arguments over whose calendar system follows the correct correlat...

19/04/2024

Dear listeners, our next regular episode, "Four Things to Know About the Mexika Calendar," drops on Tuesday. While you wait, go back and check out our previous episode on the subject, Premium Episode 3: "The Mexika Calendar w/ Ruben Ochoa" (link below).
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/10160141

Throwback Thursday: Hijacking History – We return to episode 6 from our first season to talk about the racial pseudohist...
18/04/2024

Throwback Thursday: Hijacking History – We return to episode 6 from our first season to talk about the racial pseudohistory of the "Black Olmec" myth and how it serves to erase, trivialize, & destroy the cultural legacies of Indigenous and African people!

This Throwback Thursday we return to episode 6 from our first season to talk about the racial pseudohistory of the "Black Olmec" myth, and how it serves to erase, trivialize, and destroy the cultural legacies of Indigenous and African people!Hijac...

16/04/2024

Tales From Aztlantis does not endorse nor promote Joe Rogan, but we want to return the shout-out to archaeologist Flint Dibble who went on the show recently to “debate” the Grand Poobah of pseudoarcheology, Graham Hancock. Thank you for doing the hard work of defending professional archeology in public. For more on this topic, see our recent Thursday Throwback, “Graham Hancock & Atlantis Reborn!”

Burning Paradise EP2: Fortress (Subscriber-only bonus episode) - In this episode, Kurly talks about “Fortress," a flick ...
16/04/2024

Burning Paradise EP2: Fortress (Subscriber-only bonus episode) - In this episode, Kurly talks about “Fortress," a flick which explores the blurry line that exists between victim and attacker and the tension it incites. Enjoy!

This podcast explores Mesoamerican and Southwest pseudohistory, new-age nonsense, archaeological misconceptions, and other tales of adventure! In each episode, we investigate how these very topics have helped inform Chicano/Chicana/Chicanx identit...

This week: Tomorrow, Tuesday, we head to the land down under with “Fortress” and zip back to Mesoamerica on Thursday to ...
15/04/2024

This week: Tomorrow, Tuesday, we head to the land down under with “Fortress” and zip back to Mesoamerica on Thursday to look at Afrocentric extremism and the hijacking of history! Don't miss a show - Keep it locked!

Niltze, Chantlakah! Have you read The Four Disagreements? The ancestors would want you to. Get your copy today and arm y...
14/04/2024

Niltze, Chantlakah! Have you read The Four Disagreements? The ancestors would want you to. Get your copy today and arm yourself with knowledge. https://chimalli.storenvy.com/

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