The British Museum
How to make Mesoamerican 18th century mash up hot chocolate I Pleasant Vices episode 2
Tasha Marks is back for episode 2 of the Pleasant Vices series. This week she is joined by master chocolatier Paul A. Young to discuss chocolate’s introduction to 18th London as a delicious and beneficial drink. In this episode, Tasha...
NativLang
But are Mesoamerican glyphs still used today?
How are the ancient glyphs of Mexico, Guatemala and Central America written now? These examples made me stop talking about these writing systems only in the past tense. Subscribe for more:...
Smarthistory
The Mesoamerican Ballgame and a Classic Veracruz yoke
Yoke, c. 1 - 900 C.E., Classic Veracruz culture, greenstone, 11.5 x 38 x 41.5 cm (American Museum of Natural History) Speakers: Dr. Rex Koontz and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
Masaman
What on Earth Happened to the Aztecs and Mayans?
What happened to the most infamous Mesoamerican civilizations of the Aztecs and Mayans? Today we will explore two groups that have been heavily entwined for hundreds of years, yet both retain their own very distinct identities, and their...
The British Museum
Dia de Muertos – en vivo desde el Museo Britanico
Descubre detalles de la instalación artística de Betsabeé Romero en el espacio central del Museo Británico. La intervención fue diseñado para el festival de Día de los Muertos, patrocinado por BP en colaboración con el Gobierno de...
NativLang
What's hiding inside Maya glyphs - History of Writing Systems #6 (Syllabary)
Maya glyphs aren't just Mesoamerican eye candy. They're a working writing system! Unlike the thousands of logograms encountered in your journey so far, the Maya syllabary lets you combine a very limited number of syllables into a block...
Curated Video
The History of Chocolate
Chocolate is not just a delicious treat, but a relic of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations where it was first developed. Early indigenous groups ground dried cacao beans into powder to mix with water. Some believed chocolate was a...
Curated Video
Mexcio, Chicen Itza Maya site
Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities and it was likely to have been one of the mythical great cities, or Tollans, referred to in later Mesoamerican literature. The city may have had the most diverse population in the Maya...
NativLang
Altaic: Rise and Fall of a Linguistic Hypothesis
Languages throughout Asia are startlingly similar, but are they all part of one huge family? Thus began the biggest fight in the history of historical linguistics. Subscribe for more:...
NativLang
Talking and tasting "mole" in San Diego - Eavesdropping Traveler #2
Combine a dab of Aztec, a dash of Spanish and pour that mix into the Southwestern US. What do you get? The chance to taste "mole" in San Diego! Come trace the history of this word and this dish from Nahuatl to Spanish to English. Along...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Quetzalcoatl The Feathered Serpent of Aztec & Mayan Mythology
Today we explore some Mesoamerican mythology. The feathered serpent, Quetzalcoatl. If you have enjoyed this video, please leave a like as it helps a lot. ►SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS! ►►► https://goo.gl/j5qJPy FOR MORE VIDEOS CHECK OUT MY...
NativLang
Aztec and Mayan are totally different languages. Sort of.
Ancient Mexico was a hotbed of language mixing. Aztecs and Maya spoke completely unrelated languages, but a Mesoamerican linguistic mindmeld tied them together in surprising ways. Here's the grammar. Subscribe for language:...
Next Animation Studio
Archeologists document first use of maize as food in Mesoamerica: study
Archeologists may have found out when cave-dwelling prehistoric Mesoamericans began eating maize as a staple, according to a new study in Science Advances.
Curated Video
Aztec Mythology and the Origins of Humanity
New ReviewIf the word “Nahua” sounds unfamiliar to you, it’s probably because you’re more used to hearing them referred to as the Aztec. The history is complicated, but the name Aztec was popularized by a German explorer in the 1800s to describe...
SciShow
Corn Shouldn't Be Food, But It Is
You probably have a bag of frozen corn in your freezer, or have chowed down on a buttery ear of corn at a cookout. But not only did it take thousands of years for humans to domesticate teosinte to corral it into what we now know as corn,...
SciShow
Everyone Was Wrong About Avocados - Including Us
If you’re a fan of avocados, you might have heard that they only exist thanks to prehistoric creatures called giant ground sloths. In fact, you’ve probably heard that from us. But as it turns out, the real story is way more complicated -...
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
Curated Video
Uses for Amaranth
For centuries, amaranth has been consumed for nutritional and medicinal purposes and used externally to treat a variety of rashes and wounds. Learn about the many uses for amaranth. Amaranth part 3/5
Curated Video
Amaranth: From Ancient Staple to Modern Superfood
This video explores the fascinating history and resilience of the ancient grain, amaranth. From its origins in Mesoamerica and its importance to the Aztec civilization, to its condemnation by the Spanish conquistadors and subsequent...
Curated Video
Health Benefits of Amaranth
Amaranth is packed with protein and other necessary nutrients. Learn about amaranth's nutrient profile how it is helpful for our bodies. Amaranth part 2/5
Curated Video
The Future of Amaranth
This video discusses the resurgence of amaranth as a crop and its potential to address issues of malnutrition and food security. It highlights its versatility in baking and its adaptability to different climates, making it a valuable...
Weird History
What Everyday Life Was Like for the Aztecs
You may have heard of their calendars, seen their temples, or admired one of their cool looking sculptural artifacts in a museum, but chances are you have no idea what life was really like for the Aztecs.
Religion for Breakfast
Aztec Religion Explained
In this episode we examine the topic: Aztec Religion Explained
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Snakes: Mythology, Symbolism, and Misconceptions
This video explores the diverse cultural and mythological significance of snakes throughout history. It also discusses the modern-day issues surrounding snake keeping as pets and the misconceptions that contribute to their negative...
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