Download Maya to Aztec: Ancient Mesoamerica Revealed AudioBook Free

Centuries previously, Spanish conquistadors looking for yellow metal and new lands encountered a group of independent city-states in Mesoamerica. Stylish beyond the Spaniards' wildest imaginings, these folks were the Aztecs, the Maya, and related cultures that distributed common customs of religion, administration, the arts, anatomist, and trade. In many ways more complex than European nations, these societies equaled the world's very best civilizations of their time. Immerse yourself in this epic tale with 48 exhilarating half-hour lectures that cover the range of Mesoamerican record and culture. You'll focus mainly on the Maya, who have been in Mesoamerica for a large number of years, and the Aztecs, who mysteriously appeared late and rose swiftly to vitality. The Aztecs fell from power equally precipitously; their empire managed the region for under a century, until the introduction of the Spanish in the early 1500s. Why were the Aztecs so quickly defeated by the conquistadors, as the Maya resisted the invaders for years? But the Spanish eventually conquered all of Mesoamerica, much remains of the original cultures. Beautiful artifacts fill up museums. Impressive ruins dot the landscaping. And an incredible number of descendants of historic Mesoamericans still stay in their ancestral homes, speaking native languages and exercising time-honored customs. The countries from Mexico to Costa Rica include more than a dozen UNESCO World Traditions Sites related to the pre-Columbian period, plus results of other historic sites that are evenly well worth a visit. This course is the perfect way to plan an itinerary, plan a tour, or simply sit back and revel in a thrilling digital voyage. You will be surprised at the number of sites to explore - many more than you could possibly see in weeks of travel. Your guide is Professor Barnhart, a noted archaeologist whose exploits include the discovery of the lost Maya city.

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