Bedtime History
The History of Chocolate: Ancient Delicacy to Modern Treat
Ever wonder where chocolate comes from? Take a tasty journey through time to discover the history of chocolate! It all began thousands of years ago with the ancient Maya and Aztec people, who made a special drink from cacao beans. Later,...
NativLang
Aztec and Mayan are totally different languages. Sort of.
Ancient Mexico was a hotbed of language mixing. Aztecs and Maya spoke completely unrelated languages, but a Mesoamerican linguistic mindmeld tied them together in surprising ways. Here's the grammar. Subscribe for language:...
NASA
NASA | Ancient Dry Spells Offer Clues About the Future of Drought
Ancient Meso-American civilizations of the Mayans and Aztecs likely amplified droughts in the Yucatan and southern Mexico by clearing rainforests to make room for pastures and farmland.
Curated Video
How they Still Harvest and Produce one of Humanity’s Oldest Chewing Gums
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel! Today, we Explore Mexico's rich traditions and the fascinating journey of 'Chicle'—from ancient Aztecs to skilled chicleros—revealing the eco-friendly process of crafting biodegradable chewing gum, a...
SciShow
Calendars, Codes & Virgins: 3 Myths About the Maya
Hank talks about the Maya, and helps dispel some myths about their historic civilization, revealing how, ultimately, they were just like us: smart, flawed, and awesome.
National Geographic
Third Gender: An Entrancing Look at Mexico's Muxes | Short Film Showcase
In Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca, indigenous communities accept a third category of gender besides just male and female. Known as “muxes,” these people combine elements of both genders and fill a unique role within the community....
NativLang
Thoth's Pill - an Animated History of Writing
My animation takes you through the birth and evolution of writing. Watch the story of the world's scripts unfold, from the early cave days to modern writing systems. But only if you choose to take Thoth's Pill... This animated...
NativLang
Is this the earliest writing in Mesoamerica?
A quest for Mesoamerica's oldest glyphs and a birthplace of ancient writing. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=NativLang Become my patron: https://www.patreon.com/NativLang ~ Briefly ~ The sun rises...
Crash Course
Water and Classical Civilizations: Crash Course World History 222
Humans cannot survive without water, and neither can civilizations. A brief history of ancient civilizations and their dependence on—and management of—water demonstrates how states either flourish or flail based on the availability of...
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #5: The Americas and Time Keeping
How did ancient civilizations in America develop their culture and knowledge base without any contact with the peoples of Africa, Asia, or Europe? This is a story about the planet Venus, breathtaking pyramids, and intricate calendars....