ArchaeoEd Podcast

The Aztecs were Mesoamerica's mightiest empire.  But how did they get there?  Well, it all started in a place called Aztlan. Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedFor a 2025 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.comBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org

In the summer of 1999, Ed and crew were risking life and limb to map the western side of Palenque.  More snakes, more fantastic discoveries, and more crazy stories of life in Chiapas, Mexico.Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond.  MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.orgDr. Barnhart has four lecture series available through Great Courses – a total of 104, 30 minutes lectures on the ancient Americas.  You can view all the lectures on the Great Courses streaming platform, Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart His newest Great Courses series on Olmec Civilization comes out in Spring of 2025. The ArchaeoEd Podcast is supported primarily through Patreon.  Consider supporting Ed’s independence as an archaeologist through:  https://www.patreon.com/archaeoEdMaya Calendar Learning ResourcesDr. Barnhart has developed several tools to help people understand the Ancient Maya Calendar systems.   An annual wall calendar that shows both the Maya and Gregorian (Christian) dates for each day of the year.  The 2025 Mayan Calendar is available for purchase at: https://www.mayan-calendar.com Maya Calendar iPhone App by Edwin Barnhart.  It can calculate your Maya birthdate, giving you information about your personality and destiny according to modern Maya wisdom.  Find it on the Apple Appstore here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maya-calendar/id305642777 Bars and Dots is Maya calendar calculator program available at https://www.barsanddots.com . Created by Dr. Barnhart and software engineer Matt Neel, it’s the most sophisticated Maya calendar calculation tool ever created.  And it's FREE!Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.orgSupport the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedFor a 2025 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.comBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org

In May and June of 1999, Ed and his mapping crew were hard at work puzzling out western Palenque.  More deadly snakes, collapsed tombs, and 100's of ancient buildings were waiting for them in the jungle. Season 6 Episode 2, aired October 1, 2024. Evergreen Natural PetA great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needsGo to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Pawistive CravingsGo to www.pawsitivecravings.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond.  MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.orgDr. Barnhart has four lecture series available through Great Courses – a total of 104, 30 minutes lectures on the ancient Americas.  You can view all the lectures on the Great Courses streaming platform, Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart His newest Great Courses series on Olmec Civilization comes out in Spring of 2025. The ArchaeoEd Podcast is supported primarily through Patreon.  Consider supporting Ed’s independence as an archaeologist through:  https://www.patreon.com/archaeoEdMaya Calendar Learning ResourcesDr. Barnhart has developed several tools to help people understand the Ancient Maya Calendar systems.   An annual wall calendar that shows both the Maya and Gregorian (Christian) dates for each day of the year.  The 2025 Mayan Calendar is available for purchase at: https://www.mayan-calendar.com Maya Calendar iPhone App by Edwin Barnhart.  It can calculate your Maya birthdate, giving you information about your personality and destiny according to modern Maya wisdom.  Find it on the Apple Appstore here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maya-calendar/id305642777 Bars and Dots is Maya calendar calculator program available at https://www.barsanddots.com . Created by Dr. Barnhart and software engineer Matt Neel, it’s the most sophisticated Maya calendar calculation tool ever created.  And it's FREE!Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedFor a 2025 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.comBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.orgSupport the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedFor a 2025 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.comBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org

The year was 1999.  Ed and his crew started year two of the Palenque Mapping Project.  Ed recounts the story - snakes, pyramids, tombs, and a visit from the President of Mexico!  Season 6, Episode 1 - aired September 1, 2024.Evergreen Natural PetA great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needsGo to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Pawistive CravingsGo to www.pawsitivecravings.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond.  MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.org Dr. Barnhart has four lecture series available through Great Courses – a total of 104, 30 minutes lectures on the ancient Americas.  You can view all the lectures on the Great Courses streaming platform, Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart Dr. Barnhart’s Great Courses are also available through Audible:https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Edwin+Barnhart His newest Great Courses series on Olmec Civilization comes out in Spring of 2025.The ArchaeoEd Podcast is about the civilizations of the ancient Americas.  It’s just Ed, explaining what he’s learned in over 30 years as an archaeologist, an explorer, and a seeker of esoteric knowledge. https://www.archaeoed.com  The ArchaeoEd Podcast is supported primarily through Patreon.  Consider supporting Ed’s independence as an archaeologist through:  https://www.patreon.com/archaeoEd Maya Calendar Learning ResourcesDr. Barnhart has developed several tools to help people understand the Ancient Maya Calendar systems.   An annual wall calendar that shows both the Maya and Gregorian (Christian) dates for each day of the year.  The 2025 Mayan Calendar is available for purchase at: https://www.mayan-calendar.com Maya Calendar iPhone App by Edwin Barnhart.  It can calculate your Maya birthdate, giving you information about your personality and destiny according to modern Maya wisdom.  Find it on the Apple Appstore here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maya-calendar/id305642777 Bars and Dots is Maya calendar calculator program available at https://www.barsanddots.com . Created by Dr. Barnhart and software engineer Matt Neel, it’s the most sophisticated Maya calendar calculation tool ever created.  And it's FREE!Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedFor a 2025 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.comBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org