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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!

Goodpods #1 in the Top 100 Chicano Podcasts (3 years running!)

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Recent Guests

Dr. Magnus Pharao Hansen
Linguist and author focused on Nahuatl and indigenous languages.
Author of "Nahuatl Nations"
Episode: Throwback: Nahuatl Nations!
Dr. David S. Anderson
Instructor with Radford University, expert in public archaeology with interests in heritage and pseudo archaeology.
Radford University
Episode: Throwback: Aztec Dinosaurs w/ Dr. David Anderson!
Rob Martinez
Preeminent state historian for New Mexico
Episode: Throwback: The Aztec Witches of New Mexico!
Dr. Ernesto Todd Mireles
Professor at Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Episode: Episode 76: National Association for Chicana & Chicano Studies!
Scott Russell Duncan
Author and presenter at the NACCS conference
Mays Poppin Press
Episode: Episode 76: National Association for Chicana & Chicano Studies!
Yan Garcia
Author of Learn Nawat, The Language of the Aztecs and Modern Nawats
Episode: Throwback Thursday: Nawatl Language Mistranslations!
Dr. Magnus Hansen
Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen specializing in the Nawatl language
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Throwback Thursday: Nawatl Language Mistranslations!
Dr. Andrew White
Anthropological archaeologist with interests in hunter-gatherers, lithic technology and human evolution.
Episode: Episode 71: Bullshit Apocalypse w/ Dr. Andrew White!
Dr. Kristina F. Nielsen
Assistant professor examining themes of indigeneity and historicism in Aztec dance communities.
Southern Methodist University
Episode: Throwback Thursday: Forging Aztecness, Danza Azteca history with Kristina Nielsen

Hosts

Kurly Tlapoyawa
Host of Tales From Aztlantis
Ruben Arellano Tlakatekatl
Co-host of Tales From Aztlantis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 246 ratings
  • Where is Aztlan

    Listened to my 1st episode and YASSSS!!!

    I know this question is not answered yet, but I am hoping it to find the convo or look forward to your own prespective of it.

    My whole life I have been told Aztlan is Mexico City. Later in life I have met several scholar's and my own daughter who have researched it and it points to the Great Salt Lake, in my home state of Utah.

    This last episode was validating and I appreciate the answer to a long question of human sacrifice and the current tales of... more

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    5
    Zalbs
    United States2 months ago
  • Tlazkamati!

    i came to this show by way of trying to learn Nahuatl through another production of Chimalli Media, Café con Nahuatl, and i have enjoyed listening for several years now. Though the format of the show is consistent the periodic guests and the hosts’ ability to convey pertinent information is indispensably valuable.

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    5
    Negus4-
    United States9 months ago
  • Medicine for My Mind & Spirit

    Well researched and discussed, these guys have forced me to re-examine and critically consider so many “traditions” I once held as ancestral truths. Thank you Kurly & Tlacatekatl for giving voice to the honest truths about our country that indigenous Xican@ roots. Tlazocomati.

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    RodBhoy713
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    So excited for more new episodes!! I love learning more and I always find their explanations thoroughly entertaining and informative!!

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    5
    MelEP91
    United States3 years ago
  • Netflix should’ve hired these guys instead of Graham Hancock

    Their takedown of Graham Hancock is a classic. Why did Netflix pay him millions of dollars? Are lies cheaper than reality?

    I was listening to Tales from Atlantis before I ever heard of Graham and it is sad that advertisers are paying to promote him instead of Kurly & Ruben.

    It’s tough when they’re up against basically fantasy writers making millions selling books they just make up. Is it easier to entertain viewers when you don’t actually have to have evidence for anything.

    Exposing charlata... more

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    5
    Accordion Noir
    Canada4 years ago

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Throwback: Nahuatl Nations!
Q: What do you think about groups like Jan Garcia and his organization that reclaim the Nahuatl language?
Dr. Hansen appreciates Jan Garcia's efforts as they build solidarity across Chicano and indigenous communities while engaging with Nahuatl speakers in Mexico.
Throwback: Nahuatl Nations!
Q: Can you give us a little bit of background on the life of young Magnus?
Dr. Magnus Pharao Hansen shared his journey from Denmark to studying Native American languages, highlighting his early interest in languages and dedication to learning Nahuatl as a spoken language with indigenous communities in Mexico.
Throwback: New Mexican Spanish w/ Rob Martinez!
Q: What was the misconception about New Mexican Spanish that is commonly accepted?
The hosts discussed the myth that New Mexican Spanish is an archaic and pure form of Spanish, which is grounded in a false understanding of New Mexico's colonial history.
Throwback: New Mexican Spanish w/ Rob Martinez!
Q: What does a state historian do?
Rob Martinez explained that his job encompasses preserving and promoting New Mexico history through original research, presentations, education, and outreach.
Episode 84: Big Archaeology w/ Dr. Ken Feder!
Q: With everything that's going on, with PragerU nonsense, how do we counter this?
Our job is to help them along. And we can do that. It's about meeting people where they find these stories interesting, but they don't know what to accept as knowledge or truth.

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What is Tales From Aztlantis about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts dissect and challenge widely circulated myths about Chicano, Mexicano, and Mesoamerican history, archaeology, and culture. Recent episodes frequently tackle deconstructing historical hoaxes, revising colonial narratives, and examining monuments, language, and identity with a critical, evidence-driven lens. The show is known for rigorous scholarship, vibrant cultural context, and a provocative, sometimes skeptical stance toward sensational claims. It often blends personal storytelling with scholarly references, making complex topics approachable for curious, culturally engaged listeners. A distinctive trait is the hosts' willingness to critique mainstream histories while centering indigenous perspectives and community history, whic... more

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