Ramp Up your English

RUE Episode 131: MesoAmerica

Welcome to Episode 131 of Ramping Up your English. This episode features ruins from ancient Meso American civilizations. The oldest were the Olmecs as featured in the previous episode. In this one, we feature more of the Mayan, as well as Toltec, Aztec, and more.

Toltec runs at Tula. The Toltec culture was emulated by the Aztecs.
The feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl at the Aztec city of Tenochititlan.
A young Aztec descendant prepares to dance
At Mexico City’s Zocalo, the founding image of the Aztec people.

Watching Episode 131

We continue exploring the ancient cultures of Meso America in this episode. Click here to watch Episode 131 of Ramping Up your English.

Featured Video

I’ve long been fascinated by the Meso-American culture that has left us pyramids and other structures from cities long-ago abandoned. Click here to watch the featured video that comprises Episodes 131 and 132 of Ramping Up your English.

Next Episode

Episode 132 is coming soon. Please visit again as we begin tying up loose ends and epilogs for this unit on Native Americans.