Tales From Aztlantis
Kurly Tlapoyawa & Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl
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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 through Mesoamerica's past, present, and future!
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S6E99 Episode 99: The Pretend Indians!
If you were to walk out onto the street right now and ask the average person to close their eyes and picture an “American Indian,” what images would flash across their mind? For most, those images…
S6 Throwback: Inventing New Mexico's Crypto Jews!
In the blistering heat of New Mexico’s sun-baked earth, under the protective gaze of Okuu Pin–the Turtle Mountain that majestically stands guard over Albuquerque–a strange and persistent legend has…
S6E98 Episode 98: The Aztec Death Whistle!
Today, we’re talking about how we tell history, and specifically, how the media treats indigenous cultures. We are diving into the recent cultural history of the so-called Aztec Death Whistle. I’ve…
S6E97 Episode 97: Zombie Columbus Vs. the KKK!
Well, dear listeners, here we go again.Like a brainless zombie emerging from the grave, a long-dead statue of Christopher Columbus has lurched back to life in order to reign terror on Washington…
S6 Throwback: Cinco de Mayo!
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,…
S6E96 Episode 96: Tragedy at Teotihuacan
On the morning of April 20, tourists climbed the ancient steps of the Temple of the Moon at Teotiwakan, taking in the grandeur of the once-thriving Mesoamerican metropolis. From personal experience,…
S6 Throwback: The Juan Diego Code!
During a 1990 visit to Mexico, Pope John Paul II confirmed the long-standing liturgical cult in honor of Juan Diego, officially beatifying him. This act set in motion the process of canonizing Juan…
S6E95 Episode 95: Human Sacrifice!
When people hear phrases like “human sacrifice” or “cannibalism” their minds don’t immediately jump to the Crusades, Rome, medieval Europe, or the Bible. They jump straight to brown skin, feathered…
S6 Throwback: 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…
S6E94 Episode 94: Death and Loss
In this episode we address the loss of those who have loved and inspired us, as well as those who have betrayed our trust.listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Lignum is a haven for culture,…
S5E93 Episode 93: Cesar Chavez & The Cult of Synanon!
The year is 1966, in Santa Monica, California. Inside a large, dimly lit room, members of a controversial and increasingly violent group known as Synanon gather in a circle. At the center sits a…
S5 A Dispatch From The Desert
Today we join Kurly as he descends into madness doing Archaeological fieldwork in southern New Mexico!listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Lignum is a haven for culture, rest, and resistance.…
S5 Dispatch From Aztlantis: The Aztec-Turkish Connection?
In this episode, Tlakatekatl investigates the idea that the Nawatl language is somehow related to Turkish.listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Lignum is a haven for culture, rest, and…
S5 Dispatch From Aztlantis: Whiskey, Crosses, and Fascists
Archaeological fieldwork can be a lonely undertaking. For this special dispatch, we join Kurly as he does fieldwork in Taos, NM. Let's' just say that things get...interesting.listener comments?…
S5E92 Episode 92: The Year Already Sucks!
For our Season 5 finale, we reflect on some news items, discuss whether a Chicano can be a trump supporter, and reflect on some of our favorite moments from 2025!listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us…
S5 Special Throwback: Last of the Aztecs!
The Last of The Aztecs! Online racial conspiracists often share historical photos of a man and woman dubbed "The Last of the Aztecs." But who are the individuals in the photo? What is their actual…
S5E91 Episode 91: The Invention of America
Today, we’re peeling back the layers of a name we use every single day, often without a second thought: America. But we aren’t just looking at a map; we’relooking at a philosophical crisis. It’s a…
S5 Throwback: 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…
S5E90 Episode 90: Decoding Teotihuacan w/ Magnus Pharao Hansen
The culture that thrived at Teotihuacan in the Classic period has a unique place in Mesoamerican history. Today, it is held as an emblem of the Mexican national past and is one of the most visited…
S5 Throwback: Four Things about the Mexika Calendar
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…
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