SciShow
5 Clues to Earth's Climate History
As Earth’s climate changes, one of the hardest things to figure out is exactly how the planet will change in response. And while we can’t know the future for sure, we can get a lot of good clues from the past.
Crash Course
The Americas and Time Keeping: Crash Course History of Science
In this episode of Crash Course History of Science, we travel to the Americas to ask the question, "When are we?" and get some answers. We'll look at the Maya, Inca, and Olmec civilizations and how they recorded their science.
Curated Video
Mayan Civilization for Kids
Learn about the Mayan Civilization and their powerful empire that spread across ancient Mesoamerica.
The Viral Fever
Mayan Garden, Mexico: Ancient Mayan Forest Gardens
Mayan Garden, Mexico part 2/2: This video explores the sustainable agricultural practices of the Mayan descendants in Central America, specifically their use of the Milpas system to grow crops like corn, beans, and squash. It also delves...
Bedtime History
The Golden Age of Mayan Civilization
The Mayan Empire once flourished in the dense rainforests of what are now southern Mexico and Central America. Over centuries, the Mayans acquired the elements of an advanced civilization, including large cities, an organized priesthood,...
Weird History
Life For The Average Mayan
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans. From...
Curated Video
The Fascinating History and Importance of Maize
Maize is believed to have first been domesticated and cultivated 9000 years ago in the Central Balsas region of Mexico. Learn about the genetic makeup of maize and its significance for the Mayan Empire. Maize part 1/5
Curated Video
Myths and Legends About Maize in the Americas
Where did maize come from? There is a scientific answer to that question and there are the more creative and intriguing stories. This video covers some of the myths and legends of maize in the Americas. Maize part 3/5
The Viral Fever
Forests: Mayan Garden, Mexico
Many cultures believe that human life began in the forest, and for that reason, a deep connection to the plants and animals is always treasured by those who live amongst the trees. Hidden from view and hard to access, these ruins are...
Curated OER
Mystery of the Maya, part 3/4
How have linguists and archaeologists been able to decode the Mayan written language? We find that the Mayan numeric system was the first clue into Mayan language. Part three in this four-part series also touches upon Mayan astronomy and...
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - The Maya, 5/5
Concluding the five-part series on the Mayan Empire we discover the disease and Conquistadors that lead to the demise of the Mayan people. While this does touch upon the devastation that all but destroyed the Mayan civilization, the over...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Cracking the Maya Code
Cracking the Maya Code traces the work of scholars, over 200 years, as they attempt to decipher the Maya hieroglyphics. [54:00]