Join Ed to talk about the Mixtec Civilization of ancient Mesoamerica. We'll discuss their long history, metal working mastery, and the Saga of 8 Deer Jaguar Claw.

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In this episode, Ed talks about the Zapotec civilization of Oaxaca, Mexico. Their origins, their important role in Mesoamerican history, and their modern descendants.

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One more thing about Rapa Nui's one and only town - Hanga Roa. I love that place.

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One more thing about the Inca capital city of Cuzco. Did you know it had astronomical towers?

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One more thing about the chronicles of Bernabe Cobo and what he recorded about the Inca creation story.

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One more thing about the amazing hydraulic engineering skills of the Aztecs. Have you ever heard of the Dike of Nezahualcoyotl?

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One more thing about the previous creations of the Aztec origin story and how long they lasted.

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One more thing about my many encounters with monkey's while leading the Palenque Mapping Project.

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