The Aztecs were Mesoamerica's mightiest empire.  But how did they get there?  Well, it all started in a place called Aztlan.  Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org ..read more

The year was 1999.  Ed and his crew started year two of the Palenque Mapping Project.  Ed recounts the story - snakes, pyramids, tombs, and a visit from the President of Mexico!  Season 6, Episode 1 - aired September 1, 2024. Evergreen Natural Pet A great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needsGo to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today! Pawistive Cravings Go to www.pawsitivecravings.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today! Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Explora ..read more

In the summer of 1999, Ed and crew were risking life and limb to map the western side of Palenque.  More snakes, more fantastic discoveries, and more crazy stories of life in Chiapas, Mexico. Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond.  MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.org Dr. Barnhart has four lecture series available through Great Courses – a total of 104 ..read more

From 1998 to 2000, I led the Palenque Mapping Project.  In this episode I'll share the behind the scenes story of how I got the job and the strange things that happened while making the map. Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45 A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.ba ..read more

In May and June of 1999, Ed and his mapping crew were hard at work puzzling out western Palenque.  More deadly snakes, collapsed tombs, and 100's of ancient buildings were waiting for them in the jungle. Season 6 Episode 2, aired October 1, 2024.  Evergreen Natural Pet A great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needsGo to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today! Pawistive Cravings Go to www.pawsitivecravings.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today! Dr. Barnhart is the director ..read more

In 1997, Ed was part of the excavations that discovered the tomb of Copan's first ruler - Yax K'uk' Mo'.  Join him as he tells the story in his usual humorous style. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org ..read more

There were multiple militaristic civilizations in the ancient Americas.  In this episode, Ed talks about their rise to power and weapons of choice.   Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org ..read more

Linda Schele was the most influential Mayanist of her time - some would say of all time.  Ed had the good fortune to be counted among her graduate students.  In this episode, he'll tell you some stories from his time with her.  Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org ..read more

All over the ancient Americas, from Chile to Alaska, the Milky Way was seen as the path to the otherworld.  Join Ed as he explains his evidence for that assertion.    Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org ..read more

Teotihuacan was the most important city in all of ancient Mesoamerican history.  Despite almost 200 years of archaeology there, there's a whole lot we don't understand.  Join Ed for a discussion of what we know - and still don't know - about Teotihuacan. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.may ..read more