Weird History
Life For The Average Mayan
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans. From...
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Exploring Belize: From Ancient Mayan Ruins to the Great Blue Hole
South America:We’re going to South America to see one of the largest cenotes in the world. This Great Blue Hole is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. We’ll know the ruins of the monuments of the ancient Mayan civilization...
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Exploring the Ancient Ruins and Natural Wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula
Yucatan, Mexico:"We head to Yucatan, the land where the ancient Mayans flourished to visit its majestic pyramids and discover this ancient civilization."
Weird History
What Life Was Like as a Mayan
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans.
60 Second Histories
Who were the Ancient Maya?
This short video gives an overview of the Maya people: where they originated and where they lived.
60 Second Histories
What happened to the Ancient Maya?
An explorer discusses some of the reasons why the Maya civilization may have disappeared
Wonderscape
Exploring Daily Life in Ancient Mayan Civilization
This video provides a detailed overview of daily life in ancient Mayan civilization. It explores the origins of the Maya, their agricultural practices, societal structure, religious beliefs, and recreational activities. The video...
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,...
Next Animation Studio
Ancient enemy built big neighborhood in Mayan city
Researchers used laser technology to scan a hill next to an ancient Mayan city and were shocked to find the hill was actually ruins of structures from a different civilization.
SciShow
5 Ancient Structures with Amazing Acoustics
Many ancient sites had some truly amazing effects on sound waves, suggesting that early cultures may have built spaces to evoke certain sensation. And by studying the acoustics of these structures, we can learn new things about the...
Free School
Exploring Maya Civilization for Kids: Ancient Mayan Culture Documentary for Children - FreeSchool
The Maya culture was one of the most powerful and longest lasting civilizations in the history of the world. For thousands of years, they dominated the Yucatán peninsula in Central America. The Maya were fierce warriors who practiced...
60 Second Histories
Maya sport - the ball court
A Maya warrior describes the game of ulama, the Ancient Maya sport played in a ball court.
The Viral Fever
Mayan Garden, Mexico: Ancient Mayan Forest Gardens
Mayan Garden, Mexico part 2/2: This video explores the sustainable agricultural practices of the Mayan descendants in Central America, specifically their use of the Milpas system to grow crops like corn, beans, and squash. It also delves...
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Drone Views Of Guatemala: From Antigua to Ancient Tikal
Fly over the stunning landscapes of Guatemala and take in the beautiful views from above. This captivating drone footage reveals the ancient ruins of Tikal, the vibrant streets of Antigua, and the serene beauty of the mountains and...
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Tikal: Mayan Ruins, Spanish Colonization, and Guatemalan Coffee
Exploring Guatemala's Mayan Heritage:Embark on an adventure through the lush forests of Guatemala as we journey to the ancient Mayan temples. Prepare to uncover the secrets of tombs and explore the remnants of an ancient city, where...
TED Talks
The hidden history found in your teeth | Carolyn Freiwald
Your teeth carry secrets: centuries of history about your ancestors, from where they lived to what they ate and where they traveled. Bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald traces the story of human migration across the Americas -- from Mayan...
60 Second Histories
Maya mathematics
This short video takes a brief look at the Ancient Maya numbering system which was based on 20 rather than 10 like ours is now.
60 Second Histories
Maya hieroglyphs
An explorer looks at the Ancient Maya form of writing, the hieroglyphs and a mention of the Dresden Codex
60 Second Histories
Maya building techniques
This short video explains some of the building techniques and the tools the Ancient Maya used
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The Secret Behind the Ancient Mayan's Agricultural Prowess
The Mayan civilization was built around agriculture - a major challenge in a tropical climate. To help, they developed a sophisticated system to accurately track the seasons. From the Series: Sacred Sites: Maya http://bit.ly/2OEvoSA
60 Second Histories
Ancient Maya food
A Maya woman describes the crops they grow and the food they eat.
Bedtime History
The History of Chocolate
Chocolate is not just a delicious treat, but a relic of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations where it was first developed. Early indigenous groups ground dried cacao beans into powder to mix with water. Some believed chocolate was a...
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History of Chocolate For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars by modern companies like Hershey, learn how we came to enjoy one of the world's most...