The ancient city of Tiwanaku ruled the Southern Andes for 1000 years. From the Pacific Ocean to the Amazon, their empire spread far and wide. 12,500 ft asl on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the city itself boasts the largest megaliths ever created in South America.

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In 1997, Ed was part of the excavations that discovered the tomb of Copan's first ruler - Yax K'uk' Mo'. Join him as he tells the story in his usual humorous style.

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There were multiple militaristic civilizations in the ancient Americas. In this episode, Ed talks about their rise to power and weapons of choice.

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Linda Schele was the most influential Mayanist of her time - some would say of all time. Ed had the good fortune to be counted among her graduate students. In this episode, he'll tell you some stories from his time with her.

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All over the ancient Americas, from Chile to Alaska, the Milky Way was seen as the path to the otherworld. Join Ed as he explains his evidence for that assertion.

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Teotihuacan was the most important city in all of ancient Mesoamerican history. Despite almost 200 years of archaeology there, there's a whole lot we don't understand. Join Ed for a discussion of what we know - and still don't know - about Teotihuacan.

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Day of the Dead is a captivating and globally celebrated holiday. Accompany Ed on a journey through its rich origins, his personal encounters with this vibrant tradition in Latin America, and discover how you too can participate in its wonderful traditions.

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When it comes to lost ancient cities that everyone wants to find, El Dorado runs a close 2nd to Atlantis. Did it really exist? Join Ed as he tries to unravel 500 years of stories and expedition accounts.

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