Tales From Aztlantis
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We explore Chicano, Mexicano, and Mesoamerican history, archaeology, and culture, and combat the spread of disinformation about these very topics. Your hosts Kurly Tlapoyawa and Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl invite you to join them on a fascinating journey th
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Episode 83: The White Natives of Appalachia? - Tales From Aztlantis
Today, we’re tackling a really fascinating and, frankly, provocative topic. We’re going to be talking about an article by Stephen Pearson titled “Indigenizing Settlers: The White Appalachian Self and ...
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Episode 83: The White Natives of Appalachia? | In this episode, we take a closer look at the fascinating and bizarre world of the white Appalachian "Indigenous Mountaineers" a self-indigenized group of settler-colonial descendants. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 85: Kurly's Latinx Adventure - What happens when you invite Kurly Tlapoyawa to give the keynote address at a Latinx conference? Let's find out! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 85: Kurly's Latinx Adventure! - Tales From Aztlantis
What happens when you invite Kurly Tlapoyawa to give the keynote address at a Latinx conference? Let's find out!
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September 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Episode 85: Kurly's Latinx Adventure - What happens when you invite Kurly Tlapoyawa to give the keynote address at a Latinx conference? Let's find out! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Dispatch: The Chicano Moratorium - Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. In Chicanolandia, this day is marked by commemorations and remembrances. This episode is our humble contribution. Ruben Salazar - Presente! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Dispatch: The Chicano Moratorium! - Tales From Aztlantis
Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium March, a movement of Chicano anti-war activists that built a broad-based coalition of Mexican-American groups to organize opposition to the V...
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August 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Dispatch: The Chicano Moratorium - Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. In Chicanolandia, this day is marked by commemorations and remembrances. This episode is our humble contribution. Ruben Salazar - Presente! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 84: Big Archaeology | Is wokeness destroying archaeology? Is chattel slavery a bad thing? How much does "Big Archaeology" pay, anyway? This and more as we are joined by Dr. Ken Feder to discuss his new book, Native America: The Story of the First Peoples. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 84: Big Archaeology w/ Dr. Ken Feder! - Tales From Aztlantis
Is wokeness destroying the discipline of archaeology? Is chattel slavery a bad thing? And just how much does "Big Archaeology" pay, anyway? We break it all down as we are joined by Dr. Ken Feder to di...
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August 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Episode 84: Big Archaeology | Is wokeness destroying archaeology? Is chattel slavery a bad thing? How much does "Big Archaeology" pay, anyway? This and more as we are joined by Dr. Ken Feder to discuss his new book, Native America: The Story of the First Peoples. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 83: The White Natives of Appalachia? | In this episode, we take a closer look at the fascinating and bizarre world of the white Appalachian "Indigenous Mountaineers" a self-indigenized group of settler-colonial descendants. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 83: The White Natives of Appalachia? - Tales From Aztlantis
Today, we’re tackling a really fascinating and, frankly, provocative topic. We’re going to be talking about an article by Stephen Pearson titled “Indigenizing Settlers: The White Appalachian Self and ...
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August 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Episode 83: The White Natives of Appalachia? | In this episode, we take a closer look at the fascinating and bizarre world of the white Appalachian "Indigenous Mountaineers" a self-indigenized group of settler-colonial descendants. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: Chicano Power! - August is Chicano Heritage month! To kick off the holidays, we explore the origin and meaning of the word Chicano. Oh, and we basically tell "Chicanglos" (anglified raza) to kiss our nachas (FTPs)! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: Chicano Power! - Tales From Aztlantis
August is Chicano Heritage month! To kick off the holidays, 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...
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July 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Throwback: Chicano Power! - August is Chicano Heritage month! To kick off the holidays, we explore the origin and meaning of the word Chicano. Oh, and we basically tell "Chicanglos" (anglified raza) to kiss our nachas (FTPs)! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 82: Ancient Romans & Jews in the Americas? | This episode delves into the mysteries of the Tecaxic Calixtlahuaca head & the Los Lunas Decalogue stone, exploring the myths and realities of ancient artifacts and the need for critical thinking in archaeology. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 82: Ancient Romans & Jews in the Americas? - Tales From Aztlantis
SummaryIn this episode, we discuss various themes surrounding Chicano and Mesoamerican history, including the impact of ICE raids on communities, the importance of mental health, and the creation of a...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Episode 82: Ancient Romans & Jews in the Americas? | This episode delves into the mysteries of the Tecaxic Calixtlahuaca head & the Los Lunas Decalogue stone, exploring the myths and realities of ancient artifacts and the need for critical thinking in archaeology. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
New - Episode 81: How the Hell Did We Get Here | Tlakatekatl critically examines the current political climate in the US, particularly the increased detention of immigrants and connects the rise of authoritarianism to the media’s failure to hold power accountable.
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Episode 81: How the Hell Did We Get Here - Tales From Aztlantis
In this episode, Tlakatekatl critically examines the current political climate in the United States, particularly the increased targeting and detention of immigrants from Central and South America by ...
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July 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
New - Episode 81: How the Hell Did We Get Here | Tlakatekatl critically examines the current political climate in the US, particularly the increased detention of immigrants and connects the rise of authoritarianism to the media’s failure to hold power accountable.
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Throwback: How Old is the Word Chicana | In this throwback from Season 2, we discuss the antiquity of the words “Chicana” & “Chicano," explore the history of the term's evolution as an identity and its deep Indigenous Mesoamerican roots. Que viva la Chicana! Enjoy! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: How Old is the Word Chicana? - Tales From Aztlantis
In this throwback from Season 2 – Episode 35, we discuss the origin and antiquity of the words “Chicana” and “Chicano.” We start by explaining the origin of the episode which began many years earlier ...
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July 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Throwback: How Old is the Word Chicana | In this throwback from Season 2, we discuss the antiquity of the words “Chicana” & “Chicano," explore the history of the term's evolution as an identity and its deep Indigenous Mesoamerican roots. Que viva la Chicana! Enjoy! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 80: The Chicano Moratorium | This episode looks at that historic event which took place on August 29, 1970. Fed up, the community spoke out against an unjust war and the price our people paid fighting in it. #Chicano #Chicana #Chicanx #History #Resist www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 80: The Chicano Moratorium! - Tales From Aztlantis
Given the current climate here in Occupied America, we thought it would be worth taking a look at the Chicano Moratorium march of August 29, 1970. The event serves as a good example of how we organize...
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June 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Episode 79: 100 Years of Cosmic Racism | In this episode we take a closer look at "La Raza Cosmica," a book written by Jose Vasconcelos one-hundred years ago! The essay became highly influential in Mexico & Aztlan because it advanced an identity rooted "mestizaje." www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 79: 100 Years of Cosmic Racism! - Tales From Aztlantis
In this episode we take a look at the book
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June 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Episode 79: 100 Years of Cosmic Racism | In this episode we take a closer look at "La Raza Cosmica," a book written by Jose Vasconcelos one-hundred years ago! The essay became highly influential in Mexico & Aztlan because it advanced an identity rooted "mestizaje." www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 79: 100 Years of Cosmic Racism! | New episode drops tomorrow. If you're a premium subscriber, you already have access to the ad-free show on Patreon. Here's a soundbite.
June 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Episode 79: 100 Years of Cosmic Racism! | New episode drops tomorrow. If you're a premium subscriber, you already have access to the ad-free show on Patreon. Here's a soundbite.
Throwback: The Strange Story of Dr. Atl! - In this episode, we explore the bizarre, fascinating, and contradictory life of one of Mexico's most influential painters. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: The Strange Story of Dr. Atl! - Tales From Aztlantis
The Strange story of Dr. Atl! In this episode, we explore the bizarre, fascinating, and contradictory life of one of Mexico's most influential painters: Dr. Atl.
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June 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Throwback: The Strange Story of Dr. Atl! - In this episode, we explore the bizarre, fascinating, and contradictory life of one of Mexico's most influential painters. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 78: How Conspiracy Theories Undermine Ethnic Studies | This episode is a recording of a talk Kurly gave at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico. His talk covers how conspiracy theories and pseudoarchaeology undermine ethnic studies programs. Enjoy the show! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 78: How Conspiracy Theories Undermine Ethnic Studies! - Tales From Aztlantis
Recently, Kurly was invited to speak at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico, hosted by New Mexicans for Science & Reason. In this episode, we take a look at the lecture he gave, which covered the ...
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May 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Episode 78: How Conspiracy Theories Undermine Ethnic Studies | This episode is a recording of a talk Kurly gave at the inaugural SkeptiCamp New Mexico. His talk covers how conspiracy theories and pseudoarchaeology undermine ethnic studies programs. Enjoy the show! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico | In Season 4-EP 68, New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez joined us to discuss the legacies of the "Indias Mexicanas" who brought with them traditional healing & ceremonial practices during the early colonial period. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico! - Tales From Aztlantis
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...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Throwback: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico | In Season 4-EP 68, New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez joined us to discuss the legacies of the "Indias Mexicanas" who brought with them traditional healing & ceremonial practices during the early colonial period. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 77: The Miraculous Virgin of New Mexico | This episode delves into the mythology surrounding the origin of the image and explore its relevance to the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. We also take a look at the presence of Mesoamerican warriors in Colonial New Mexico. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 77: The Miraculous Virgin of New Mexico! - Tales From Aztlantis
What if I told you that there is an 18th-century painting of the Virgin Mary, armed with an Aztec weapon and surrounded by the bloody violence of the Pueblo Revolt, hanging in the New Mexico History M...
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May 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Episode 77: The Miraculous Virgin of New Mexico | This episode delves into the mythology surrounding the origin of the image and explore its relevance to the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. We also take a look at the presence of Mesoamerican warriors in Colonial New Mexico. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: Aztecs VS Samurai Pirates | Were there really Aztecs fighting Samurai pirates in the Philippines during the Exploration Age? Listen and find out! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: Aztecs VS Samurai Pirates? - Tales From Aztlantis
We here at Tales From Aztlantis would like to issue the following public service announcement: PLEASE DO NOT rely on social media posts as your sole source of historical and archaeological information...
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May 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Throwback: Aztecs VS Samurai Pirates | Were there really Aztecs fighting Samurai pirates in the Philippines during the Exploration Age? Listen and find out! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
More evidence that Tales From Aztlantis is having an impact on the way our community talks about & celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Before our episode came out in 2021 & Tlakatekatl's WaPo article in 2022, the underdog story had been lost. Let's continue to reclaim it. www.nationalworld.com/celebrations...
The history behind Cinco de Mayo as US & Mexico celebrate the special day
Today (May 5) marks Cinco de Mayo, a day that is celebrated in the US and Mexico with parties, beer specials, and Mexican food. So what is it?
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May 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
More evidence that Tales From Aztlantis is having an impact on the way our community talks about & celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Before our episode came out in 2021 & Tlakatekatl's WaPo article in 2022, the underdog story had been lost. Let's continue to reclaim it. www.nationalworld.com/celebrations...
The original episode from Season 1 - May, 2021 | Episode 7: Happy Cinco de Mayo! #Chicano #Chicana #Chicanx #Culture #History #Resist www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 7: Happy Cinco de Mayo! - Tales From Aztlantis
Happy Cinco de Mayo! On a dark, rainy Monday afternoon on May 5th, 1862, Mexican soldiers led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, and bolstered by Indigenous fighters from Xochiapulco, sierra de Tetela, and ...
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May 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Dispatches From Aztlantis! Cinco de May Day - Tlakatekatl reads an article originally published in 1976 in a Chicano newspaper called, Voz Fronteriza, from San Diego, CA. The article is entitled, "International Worker’s Day" - Happy May Day! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Dispatches From Aztlantis! Cinco de May Day - Tales From Aztlantis
Happy May Day!Tlakatekatl reads an article originally published in 1976 in a Chicano newspaper called, Voz Fronteriza, from San Diego, CA. The article is entitled, "International Worker’s Day,” and it...
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May 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Dispatches From Aztlantis! Cinco de May Day - Tlakatekatl reads an article originally published in 1976 in a Chicano newspaper called, Voz Fronteriza, from San Diego, CA. The article is entitled, "International Worker’s Day" - Happy May Day! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 76: National Association for Chicana & Chicano Studies | The Natl Assoc for Chicana/o Studies (NACCS) recently held its 50th annual conf in Albuquerque, NM. Kurly sat down with previous guests, Dr. E.T. Mireles & Scott R. Duncan, for a convo about the org. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 76: National Association for Chicana & Chicano Studies! - Tales From Aztlantis
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!The National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies, or NACCS as it is more commonly known, recently held its 50th annual conference. Th...
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April 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Episode 76: National Association for Chicana & Chicano Studies | The Natl Assoc for Chicana/o Studies (NACCS) recently held its 50th annual conf in Albuquerque, NM. Kurly sat down with previous guests, Dr. E.T. Mireles & Scott R. Duncan, for a convo about the org. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: The Whiteness of "Latinx" - In this flashback from Season 1: Episode 9, we talk about the Eurocentric roots of "Latinidad" and how "Latinx" identity is a colonialist tool that centers whiteness while erasing those of Indigenous and African descent. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 9: The Whiteness of “Latinx” - Tales From Aztlantis
The Whiteness of “Latinx” A couple of years back, Kurly came across a video online about the Chicano Moratorium March of August 29, 1970. In case you’ve never heard of it, the march was a watershed m...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Throwback: The Whiteness of "Latinx" - In this flashback from Season 1: Episode 9, we talk about the Eurocentric roots of "Latinidad" and how "Latinx" identity is a colonialist tool that centers whiteness while erasing those of Indigenous and African descent. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 75: Picking Over Kwawhtemok's Bones -What do a 19th century Mexican rancher, Cuauhtémoc (last sovereign ruler of Mexico) & a box of bones have in common? In this episode, we pick through the metaphorical box & shed light on the matter. We hope you enjoy it! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 75: Picking Over Kwawhtemok's Bones! - Tales From Aztlantis
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!In the late 19th century, a Mexican rancher named Florentino Juárez set the stage for a nationalistic hoax, the consequences of which continu...
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April 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Episode 75: Picking Over Kwawhtemok's Bones -What do a 19th century Mexican rancher, Cuauhtémoc (last sovereign ruler of Mexico) & a box of bones have in common? In this episode, we pick through the metaphorical box & shed light on the matter. We hope you enjoy it! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Thursday Throwback: Goodbye Horses! In this episode from Season 3, we bust the bronc claim that horses never went extinct in the Americas & that Indigenous people had the horse long before the arrival of Europeans. Enjoy! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Throwback: Goodbye Horses! - Tales From Aztlantis
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!Indigenous people of the Americas and the Horse Every once in a while, we see a story posted on social media claiming that horses never...
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April 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Thursday Throwback: Goodbye Horses! In this episode from Season 3, we bust the bronc claim that horses never went extinct in the Americas & that Indigenous people had the horse long before the arrival of Europeans. Enjoy! www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
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Episode 74: Operation Wetback - We're back! We have another great season in store, but for our Season 5 opener, your Tales From Aztlantis hosts discuss the so-called Operation Wetback & its precursor-the Bracero Program. It's going to be a bumpy ride, so buckle up. www.buzzsprout.com/1720405/epis...
Episode 74: Operation Wetback - Tales From Aztlantis
Our sponsors: Arkeogato ToursShop AztlantisGO PREMIUM!Well, dear listeners, it happened. Like a super-shitty reboot of a failed TV show that nobody asked for, Donaldo Octavius Frump is back for s...
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April 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Follow! These guys are true scholars. Only one’s telling the truth of the American Holocaust
Our Season 5 opener, "Episode 74: Operation Wetback," is now available on YouTube. Check it out! youtu.be/h_qj8TMItFQ?...
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April 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Our Season 5 opener, "Episode 74: Operation Wetback," is now available on YouTube. Check it out! youtu.be/h_qj8TMItFQ?...