Tales From Aztlantis

24/12/2024

Episode 72: The Reason For The Season - 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. But fear not, dear listeners, because here in Aztlantis we proudly say “Merry Panketzaliztli” and honor Witzilopochtli as the true 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 of ...

24/12/2024

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23/12/2024

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19/12/2024

Throwback Thursday: Nawatl Language Mistranslations - Lots of well-intentioned folks share information about the Nawatl language online. Unfortunately, this information is often inaccurate or completely made up! In this throwback EP from Season 1, Nawatl language educators Yan Garcia and Dr. Magnus Hansen joined the show to discuss Nawatl language mistranslations, mispronunciations & pseudohistorical misrepresentations. Enjoy!

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 lang...

12/12/2024

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10/12/2024

Episode 71: Bu****it Apocalypse – Dr. Andrew White joins the show to talk about the real-world consequences of pseudoarcheology, and how it’s used to accomplish nationalist and racist objectives. So, join us as we take a journey through the bizarre world of neo-nazism, Atlantis occultism, and anti-Indigenous propaganda. Enjoy!

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 n...

10/12/2024

Sneak peak of tomorrow's new episode. Can you guess what Kurly and the guest are talking about?

05/12/2024

Throwback Thursday: Forging Aztecness - In this episode we are joined by Dr. Kristina Nielsen to discuss the history of the Danza Azteca and Mexikayotl traditions!

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 ethnom...

28/11/2024

Episode 70: A Day of Mourning

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...

21/11/2024

Throwback Thursday: Maya Apocalypse – In this episode from Season 2, we were joined by Dr John Hoopes to discuss the 2012 Maya Apocalypse that never happened, the origins of the Aztec symbol used to represent the made-up Maya “Hunab-ku” idea, & other New Age nonsense. Enjoy!

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 Amer...

12/11/2024

Episode 69: Chicano Power! - 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!

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...

08/11/2024

Throwback Thursday: Dia De Los Mu***os is Subversive Spirituality! The idea that the Catholic priests are responsible for syncretizing the Day of the Dead is completely wrong. It was our Indigenous ancestors themselves who fooled the church. Find out how! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/episodes/15836475-throwback-thursday-dia-de-los-muertos-is-subversive-spirituality

31/10/2024

Tis the season in honor of our ancestors. Your TFA hosts don’t mind that the holiday has become popularized, and we appreciate that it’s being shared and honored worldwide. However, the commercialization of the holiday is a cause for concern. Stop commodifying our culture! Below is an artistic critique done in the Chicano Art tradition: “McMu***os” installation, by John J. Leaños (1998-2000). Found in Regina Marchi’s book, Day of the Dead in the USA: The Migration and Transformation of a Cultural Phenomenon.

29/10/2024

Episode 68: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico - In this episode, we talk with State Historian Rob Martinez about the legacies of the "Indias Mexicanas” who brought with them traditional healing & ceremonial practices to New Mexico during the colonial period. Enjoy!

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 b...

25/10/2024

Throwback Thursday: Dia de los Mu***os; The Chicano Connection - Chicanos directly influenced the popularity of modern Dia de los Mu***os celebrations in both the United States and Mexico. Let's find out how!

Dia de los Mu***os: The Chicano Connection! Chicanos directly influenced the popularity of modern Dia de los Mu***os celebrations in both the United States and Mexico. Let's find out how!Your hosts:  Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethno...

15/10/2024

Episode 67: Old California Strikes Back w/ Scott Russell Duncan - 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!

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 th...

11/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024: Our existence is our resistance! – Tales From Aztlantis