{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/c3b15c03-91fd-4759-a510-22929c8e3a5a/69958de6c208b1a9315eb955?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"231. 500s BC - The Americas Part 1 of 3: Before the Empires","description":"<p>Before the Maya kings. Before the Aztecs. Before the Inca.</p><p><br></p><p>While the Mediterranean world reorganizes itself, two continents across the ocean are developing along very different lines.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode arc we explore:</p><p>• The forgotten mound-builders of North America</p><p>• The Epi-Olmec world and the possible birth of writing</p><p>• Early Maya cities before dynasties and divine kings</p><p><br></p><p>These were advanced civilizations that might surprise you.</p><p><br></p><p>Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Just subscribe! That's all I ask!&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory</a></p><p><br></p><p>Show notes</p><p>Ancient Americas YouTube Channel</p><p><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/@AncientAmericas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com/@AncientAmericas</a></p><p><br></p><p>Use this link to share with family, friends, and barbarian hordes https://pod.fo/e/391dad</p><p><br></p><p>This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact information:</p><p>E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com</p><p>http://facebook.com/fanofhistory</p><p>https://twitter.com/danhorning</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/</p><p><br></p><p>Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.</p><p>Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020</p>","author_name":"Dan Hörning & Bernie Maopolski"}