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‘Native Nations’ Review: An Essential American History
When we consider pre-Columbian civilizations, we may think first of the peoples of Central America, South America and what is now Mexico, such as the Maya, Incas and Aztecs. But in “Native ...
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The Mayan words for food, astronomy, agriculture and medicine
In this personal essay, the author shares his story of activism and the project with which he seeks to promote his native language within his community and online. The Mayan language is a vehicle to ...
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Yucatan’s cuisine is full of Mayan traditions served at the table - even in North Texas
At Meso Maya, one of the restaurants in Dallas-Fort ... avocado and onion. Juanita Tun, native of Yucatán, tops the panuchos and salbutes with shredded chicken seasoned with recado de achiote ...
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Mediterranean-Style Villa Built With Mayan Materials in Tulum, Mexico, Lists for $5.2 Million
The main structure of the home is built with Chukum, a stucco made from mixing cement and the resin of the native Chukum tree, another legacy of the area’s Mayan heritage. It helps insulate the ...
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‘Linguistic and cultural diversity defines our shared humanity,’ says young Mayan language activist
Meet 10 activists who use digital media to strengthen and promote Mayan languages in Mexico ... in activism and the project through which he seeks to promote his native language, within his community ...
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Solving The Mystery Of The Mayan Calendar’s 819-Count Cycle
Despite the mysticism that often clouds the Mayan calendar in popular culture, fact remains that the calendar system in use by the Mayans was based on a system used throughout the pre-Columbian ...