9. The Aztecs - A Clash of Worlds (Part 1 of 2)

[@justinakers3196]

Can we take a second to appreciate almost 2 hours of content with minimal ads. Perfect for listening to as I fall asleep

[@phtevenz]

I tried watching History and Discovery Channel documentaries about the Aztecs, but they were literally unwatchable with the overly dramatic music and jump cuts like it was a bad action movie with very little substance. Thank you for respecting your audience enough let the history speak for itself! What a fascinating story you tell here.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you, really glad you thought so!

[@sofiaisabella7230]

I agree completely. And I would add that I get tired of the British accents that sound very affected to my “American” ears. Please, let’s just have more American documentations presented with our comfortable American accents.

[@sofiaisabella7230]

So sorry about the above comment. I didn’t realize that Paul produced and narrated this fascinating documentary.

[@learningtobeme5195]

So many of those "documentary channels" do wonky things with volume. The speaker is super quiet, so I turn the volume up, then the ads every 3 minutes are unnervingly loud. Or the music is in the foreground and the speaker is in the background... As someone who listens to documentaries with earbuds while at work, I definitely appreciate the sound balance and the lack of ads mid-video. I also appreciate that the narration is thorough enough that it is perfect for listening to, but I also like that there's visual aids when he talks about art and stuff... This is definitely my go-to channel for learning history, especially since he often acknowledges that Eurocentric "historical facts" are more often than not quite problematic.

[@fritzisms]

@@FallofCivilizations Your style and presentation....-I can't boast about enough!!! perfect delivery, I pretend I could read a part in it sometime!!. Great stuff and I just let all of them play on repeat. Please do Alexander the Great some day! Best to you and you scholars!

[@ElizabethAyotte]

Time Stamps Please feel free to add other important moments below if I've missed anything! Thank you Paul for such beautiful work! 0:00 The Rediscovery of Tenochtitlan and the Stone of Coyolxauhqui 3:38 Introduction 5:23 Quetzalcoatlus 7:08 Chicxulub Asteroid 11:38 The Valley of Mexico 16:21 Human Settlement in the Americas 18:17 Teotihuacan, Tula & the Toltecs 20:52 Sources on the Mexica/Aztecs 25:48 Origin of the Mexica/Aztecs 30:07 Tenochtilan 33:20 Farming & Diet 37:31 Cultural Developments 41:32 Tenochtitlan as a Hub of Trade 43:44 Riddles! 45:04 Worship of Huitzilopochtli & Ritual Human Sacrifice 55:39 Itzcoatl 56:00 Chimalpopoca 57:03 Tezozomoc 59:12 Nezahualcoyotl 1:03:45 Fall of the Tepanecs 1:11:25 Tlacaelel 1:15:06 Militarism & Growth of the Empire 1:18:19 Communication & Administration 1:19:51 The Flower Wars 1:26:00 A Harbinger of Decline 1:27:50 Societal Development Across the Globe and Hemispheric Differences 1:41:15 The Meeting of the Two Hemispheres

[@Omgits7ito]

Bless you 🙏🏽

[@memastoysgmail.compryp5136]

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[@memastoysgmail.compryp5136]

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[@savagepuppy74]

Thank you for doing this.

[@a_reflection_of_yourself]

Thank you so much. We need these on every episode, wink wink 😉

[@starchan2036]

You produce some of the best history media content, not only on KZbin, but anywhere at all. The attention to facts, the writing and narration, the production quality are all magnificent. We're very fortunate to be able to be watch this, and even for free

[@hrodz6946]

Excellent work. As a Mexican I can tell you that this documentary on the Aztec empire is the best I've ever watched. Congrats!!!

[@yeshuadot630]

Look up History Time and a doc called Rise and Fall of Aztec Empire. Both are right up here and deserve to be on every ancient mesoamerica playlist

[@Opochtli]

I agreee with this comment mi raza

[@bobbieetaylorz17]

A o rip 😊

[@belovedsandworm]

Fake

[@Luciopiacenza333]

Ciertamente 👍 mi Bisabuela hablaba Otomi , Cultura muchisimo mas antigua que los Mexica.

[@fe_viana_8066]

I find absolutely fascinating the way you tell these stories. The way you explain in detail all the context, including the geology/climate, the connection in time with other events around the world, the correlation with today's society...I am very thankful for your work. It helps me understand the past, and sparks curiosity for learning more!

[@svenm711]

Yes, I couldn't agree more. And it is all so well structured, with pay offs much later in the podcast: From 'And then one day a new star appeared in the sky.' after 3 minutes to 'The Aztecs knew no more about those ships than that enormous pterodactyl Quetzalcoatlus knew about the asteroid..' after 103. Beautiful. Poetry, really.

[@MrSp0iler]

But what about eating nuts berries and neandarthals instead of lentils and green bananas they were tasty werent they

[@kenyatasims6991]

Me toooooo!

[@jangelbrich7056]

Same for me. And I could not have put it in any better words. MOST Excellent in each and every aspect!

[@nucknuck123]

He k yes 💖

[@abhinavg6]

Paul and team - Thank you again for another masterful content. I’m going through your videos rather slowly and in random order, but every video elevates my senses and transports me to these amazing ancient & medieval lands / cultures. This is my second gift to your channel because I feel this incomparable depiction of world history needs continuous encouragement of all kinds. Thank you again - I never thought that an Aztec story could be so captivating. Brilliant 👏🏼

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you my friend, that is very kind of you.

[@chillinedits.]

100 dollars is wild

[@abhinavg6]

Yeah, I like my history and absolutely loved this video and all the other stuff Paul & team so thoughtfully create :) It's a way to thank them for producing content which is more than watching a few movies at theater, which I may or may not like, and even if I like any I don't know how much it could permeate my mind & for how long. Whereas this video and others by FoC is the stuff that's just nitro for my brain :)

[@safeysmith6720]

I really appreciate how this documentary ACTUALLY spends time retracing the history of the Aztecs and doesn’t just skim through it and go directly to the arrival of the Spanish like every other one does, even though this a series about the fall of empires! Your work is very impressive! I really enjoyed it!

[@khiljinagor8976]

Yes Gold standard, nay Platinum.

[@ijustwanttolikecomments4677]

@@khiljinagor8976 Diamond maybe?

[@Bluelion_-ds5nw]

He can be inaccurate though

[@flinteyesonofsun614]

@@Bluelion_-ds5nw nobody can be 100% accurate this is as close as we’ll ever get... you can’t go back in time...

[@poloska9471]

@@ijustwanttolikecomments4677 no no definitely antimatter

[@patrickmccarron2817]

I love that you not only give the history of the people in your videos, but also the geographic and anthropologic context! It gives me a better understanding of the civilization in totality and why things happened the way they did.

[@nopamineLevel100]

These documentaries are just amazing - the narration; the in-depth research; the drone footage of archaeological sites; the graphics; the photos, and the overall history just come together perfectly. Also, using other narrators for important statements was a wonderful touch. Well done Paul Cooper, your docos are everything we need!

[@willysweetwonkajoe1432]

Leprechauns are not real...but if Paul Cooper did a documentary on them im paying attention

[@StanHowse]

You have a great taste in music. I think I love you.

[@jerimow8400]

@@StanHowse lol!

[@davidlloydmaynard248]

JeriMo W Music

[@davidlloydmaynard248]

Violent N hi

[@Maravillasdelmexicoantiguo]

The documentary was incredible, here in Mexico it is being a success with our followers. We appreciate that you have allowed us to be part of this project. Best regards.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you so much for all your hard work!

[@charlie_browns_malitia]

@@FallofCivilizations FUCKEN AWSOME DOCUMENTARY, MAN!!!! I'VE LISTEN TO AND NOW SEEN THIS LIKE.... MORE THAN 5 TIMES.

[@aleeburitz7310]

@le jones Me too!

[@yakamen]

I don't know what you did as part of tis project - but it's a testament! Love, from the U.S.

[@jeffdupey3645]

@@FallofCivilizations wtttttytyyttttttt

[@ProjectDarkWolf]

You really knocked it out the ball park with this one. The timing of narration, video cuts and music alone put other channels to shame. This is why KZbin (and by extension the internet) sometimes justify commanding four hours of my day. Thank you FoC!

[@theCosmicQueen]

do they pay you guys for this?

[@fishofgold6553]

​@@theCosmicQueenUm...what? What's your point?

[@jeffsanders444]

Fall Of Civilizations is by far the best series I have ever watched. Paul Cooper, THANK YOU for the time, attention and dedication you have invested in this project.

[@dailybunnymemes2545]

This is has got to be the best documentary on the Aztecs that I've ever heard. I love your documentaries but this one has given me a whole new level of respect for them. Bravo.

[@yeshuadot630]

Look up Rise and Fall of Aztec Empire. It is right up there with this in content and quality

[@sabihshafi6246]

This is how I felt too.

[@fishofgold6553]

​@@yeshuadot630Can you provide a link.

[@joeborunda]

As a mexican... i´ve learned more interesting things in this episode than all of my history classes. thank you!

[@driesvanoosten4417]

You never went to the national museum of antropology in chapultepec park? I was there with my son a few years ago. Lot's to be learned!

[@JeffHongchang]

I’m Mexican

[@razony]

We all have!

[@thebirdbrand]

Do Mexican’s even go to school?!? 😂

[@Uandakuatais]

we are still colonised hence our pro conquista education. :(

[@sunnirae1900]

I've literally listened to this episode at least 10 times while sleeping, and the imagery so far (I'm 20 minutes in), is answering so many questions. What a brilliant production.

[@FallofCivilizations]

So glad you think so! Hope you enjoy the rest.

[@julzdixon63]

@@its_eis me too

[@valladolid0711]

Same here. I can't stop listening to the podcast and now that we have images I will watch it many more times. Thank you!! Thanks a lot.

[@saeed2051]

so it put you to sleep and you don't recommend it? noted.

[@danv2184]

Glad to see I'm not the only one! This story has accompanied me at work, going for walks, in bed...

[@armandoes]

I listen to these podcasts over and over and over when I go to sleep. They are simply perfect

[@Christkidswin2025]

Don't be surprised if you wake up with a beard one day. No one dies. They wake up in a new world. RIP Van Wrinkle. You created what? A building? A temple? Gold? I could not sleep if I knew the future.

[@vhawk1951kl]

You clearly had no idea the perfect merely means, finished , complete or accomplished, but you do ow.

[@MikeCurran-l2w]

Me too !

[@atzayacatlsalazar6720]

I love the fact that he enunciates everything really well. It shows great respect to every culture he works on. Greetings from México.

[@benyonge5152]

I don’t want to detract from your message because I completely agree with you but *enunciate* is the correct term :)

[@enri777zz]

THE INFORMATION THAT HE GIVES IS WRONG! THERES A LOT OF MISLEADING FACTS! I KNOW MY ROOTS AND THIS IS NOT !!!

[@staywokecuhh]

@@enri777zz rigght bud. You saying that is pretty arrogant. Do you even begin to grasp the amount of work that goes into this? Literally months of unbelievably intensive research, by an entire team. They're obtaining reliable sources which, believe it or not, is incredibly hard for a civilization that existed over 600 years ago. Especially when that civilization is using pictographs and phonetic logograms. Unless you have attended university and/or dedicated most of your life to the pursuit of knowledge in any specific history field, I HIGHLY doubt you know, or can even talk about history such as this channel does. I am, however, genuinely interested in what the narrator said that is not an accurate, or as near as we can get, representation of Aztec history.

[@LA-ly4hz]

Calling them Aztecs is Eurocentric. He also mispronounces the -tl at the end of words in nahuatl. It's pronounced like a hard T. You're actually suppose to make sure your tongue taps the roof of your mouth.

[@wilmoney4619]

You being from Mexico and acknowledging this is pretty awesome! Greetings to you from Canada!

[@dianneatfeld687]

Im addicted to Paul’s documentaries. I’ve never watched anything like these, with so much detail and references to the source of info. I love the way he brings the past into the present (starting with the discovery of a giant plaque in Mexico City, that once rested at the foot of an Aztec pyramid), and the descriptions of the land formations and comet are truly fascinating. To even hear words of Aztec poetry is incredible and touching. I’m on Roman Britain - The Work Of Giants Crumbled - now. The title is from an old English, Saxon poem as they marvelled at the ruins they found left behind by the Romans. Heading over to Patreon too. Thank you so much, Paul.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Dianne, I really appreciate the kind words!

[@knasigboll]

The duality of man Nezahualcoyotl building libraries while Izcoatl burns books

[@noahidewarrior5838]

It was actually Tlacaelel who burned the books. And it was mostly the beginnings of the city.

[@fishofgold6553]

Yeah, humans have truly always lived in a society.

[@kimsullivan5757]

This is an absolutely brilliant production. The narrator’s voice is rhythmic and hypnotic and the writing is outstanding. The scientific, historical and archeological content covered is impressive! This should be required in history classes around the world. Thank you for this. I can’t imagine the amount of work this took; the research alone must’ve been immense-let alone the film production. I stayed up until 2:00 am last night to find out what happened to the Sumerians! I was captivated! I know what I’m binge watching this month!

[@uTubeAshby]

I really appreciate your 'grounding' of your series in the geological history of the areas you cover. Your descriptions of the natural resources & the terrains that could be used for fortifications. Thank you:-)

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Other Historians: to tell this story properly we go back a little and start from the beginning. Paul Cooper: D I N O S A U R S

[@hemaydewi7513]

😂😂

[@iluvcamaros1912]

Dinah-saws from Dino DNA

[@judsonwall8615]

Hahaha, perfect 16 minutes in, when we get into the main story, I had to pause and reflect on what an absolutely epic intro that was

[@x-shift8937]

If you watched the 2nd part of this you’d know why he mentioned the flying dinosaurs.

[@K9Equine23]

I had to stop and double-check what I was listening to!

[@jessecallahan480]

I feel spoiled watching these episodes, and getting to access this fascinating rich history and knowledge. Thank you to all who worked on these marvelous Fall of Civilizations episodes.

[@jgrau5089]

Amazing! Grew up in Mexico City and have never encounter a more fair and scholarly tale of the ancient cultures of today's Mexico. Worthy of University level programs. Can't wait to see part 2, which I guess starts with the arrival of Europeans.

[@alexnewbold8823]

i have listened to all of these now and am such a fan... the piano music they play gives me goosebumps i love this channel so much.

[@stacywestly64]

Oh thank goodness ... some actual lovely history lectures instead of gaping maws of gossip and frenzy. Thank you, sir!!

[@connorcreates9110]

Probably the best set history documentaries I've ever watched, period.

[@getredytagetredy]

Because they had a lot of pix?

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

@@getredytagetredy yea. Are they not nice or no?

[@forkinhell5915]

Yes it's so thorough, so brilliant.

[@danielevans3932]

I see similarities to the event that lead to downfall to Aztec times. I guess it's an american thang. 2500 behind then, and a few keystrokes behind today.

[@mikemusolf1951]

Qqqqqq

[@goser.cavazos1020]

As a Mexican- American historian, the end of this documentary-and the way you described the Ameridan people as ignorant to the approaching treat of European invasion, just as the dinosaurs were of the asteroid that destroyed their way of life, really hit me hard. Thank you for your creativity, Paul!

[@GPTtrink]

It is a distorted history, is how they twist the minds of the new generations. We all know what the conquiztadors did in there, wiped out everything for ... gold, a metal. 😢

[@NobodybutJesus]

​@@GPTtrinkwith human sacrifices, it appears they got what they deserved, either way.

[@NobodybutJesus]

​Yyou sound like one of these disembodied entries speaking through A. I. 😂

[@frnkgt00]

This is definitely one of the best Aztec civilization documentaries I’ve ever seen. Love the pacing. Clear content ,Context. Narration. Graphics and clean mix.. hate those others with overly dramatic loud music and effects. Thank you for not going that way!!

[@DrVblschrf]

I just listened to this episode of the podcast last week and boy was it a wild ride. Thank you so much for such an incredible and detailed presentation of one of history's greatest tragedies.

[@nathanrockel1088]

YES, the Aztec episode was my favourite and I thought to myself yesterday "man it's gonna take them like a year to get all the footage together for the Aztec episode" BUT ITS HERE NOW. Can't wait to enjoy this :)

[@talibanairport1544]

Lol I was thinking the same but he/they must've been putting in some serious overtime

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thank you! Yes it took about ten weeks in the end.

[@ednaking956]

@@FallofCivilizations thanks again for all your hard work. Soooo enjoyable!👍♥️🦋🎃

[@paulies5407]

That was incredible. Brilliant writing, wonderfully narrated and the research is on par with the best BBC documentaries. Bravo to all involved.

[@jc9724]

The way you have put together this video resets the bar. Music, panning of still photos, voice and tone all flow together. Absolutely superb.

[@sheamartin8786]

When you brought back the quetzalcoatlus at the end to tie in not only the dinosaurs, but the Aztec language, I was absolutely floored. Great content

[@FallofCivilizations]

Thanks Shea, glad you thought so!

[@tsangyman]

The comparable development of the Euro-Asia and Americas was the highlight for me. Such a revealing perspective.

[@mdkooter]

Speechless. One of the best pieces of historical story telling in modern history.

[@andrewwoodard8340]

Anyone else going to need to fall asleep to this 8 times before catching it all? I can’t wait!

[@blue_diamond_gem]

Literally me lol

[@aliencat8556]

Right here brother!

[@mikelovelock2666]

I'm doing that now think this is the 5th time trying to listen

[@tylerhamilton4329]

Every time lol

[@noahstormchaser4456]

4th time right now

[@darlabrewer2334]

You are a wonderful story teller.If only history teachers could be half as passionate and bring history alive so eloquently. I've listened and watched all of your videos and podcasts countless times and eagerly waiting for more. Thank you.

[@davidt3563]

The first 4 minutes of this episode is just unbelievably amazing. The workers were looking at and touching modern history and introducing all of us to ancient history. What a gift, just like this channel.

[@wachox]

An to this day ,there are new discoveries in the area

[@terrythetuffkunt9215]

Yessss!!! The production quality from this channel is fantastic...

[@humbertocobian4740]

Damn brother that bit with the dinosaurs. Things like that set you apart.

[@robertdougherty349]

Engaging narration. Pacing and writing style much like the early iterations of "Cosmos" and "Connections". Three thumbs up. :D

[@takster050974]

I have watched this now at least 3 times and it still amazes me, how well told and so much respect in the story. Absolutely amazing. No other history telling is in anyway compared to this. Thank you so much. 😃😃

[@Guero619]

Can you write me a 200 word summary of it please

[@takster050974]

Haha. I’m not the writer. So I don’t think I can. And want. 😂

[@tacvborebel777]

Thank you very much for making this documentary about our Mexica people. We salute you. 🇲🇽

[@Restless_Hermit80]

This is without a doubt the best informative channel on KZbin I have come across so far. Love it and re-watch episodes several times.

[@Restless_Hermit80]

And these videos need more like buttons.

[@alfonsoeguia4256]

this is amazing. You guys really make history come alive. This documentary is so complete, great investigation and production

[@catherinestormguard155]

Please consider doing natural history content as well! The descriptions of tectonic plates, ice ages, and animal evolution were fantastic!

[@asebte]

Having your podcast on YT is by far the coolest thing I discovered this year. Amazing storyteller and with loads of substance. Thanks!

[@lesthad16]

Gran documental, sin enaltecer o demeritar a ningún actor, solo tratando de mostrar los hechos, sin lanzar juicios, es la mejor manera de narrar la historia, felicitaciones por este y todos los episodios.

[@afull375]

I hit play so fast, I've been patiently waiting for another absolute masterpiece and THEY DELIVERED as always

[@TNAOD]

Literally been waiting for this so eagerly, absolutely love the vids. Thank you so much for all of the work you do!!

[@seikousanneh6673]

I cannot Express my gratitude for this podcast, you are a light in a dark world

[@Lucasthemann]

This isn't a podcast tho..

[@flintsky7706]

It’s okay, these boomers don’t know any better

[@snickypants]

What a gift you have offered the citizens of our current civilization - Perspective! So much to be learned from every episode. Thank you!!

[@davidcronin608]

IVE JUST WATCHED THIS DOCUMENTARY & LET ME TELL YOU THIS,,BY FAR THIS IS 1 OF THE MOST INTERESTING,INFORMATIVE & BRILLIANTLY MADE DOCUMENTARY & AS SOON AS I POST THIS IM WATCHING PART 2. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT😊

[@shaneIndeed]

Just amazing. Epic storytelling for an epic story. I love the way ALL of these episodes are written and pieced together, given visuals and music, and--especially here--the timelines of the two worlds are weighed (and the disadvantages in the Americas were brought to light.) Thank you for these. Ready for Part 2!

[@clareomarfran]

Wow. Thank you so much for this. The film, music, the scholarship that went into the narration, the production overall... is excellent. My lucky day finding your channel.

[@khiljinagor8976]

Best presentation of history I can say, thoroughly enjoyed it and hooked on it, many thanks for your hard work and the brilliant narration. Thanks again sir!

[@me2525]

The way you spent 16 min going from dinosaurs to horses and their extinction, just so you could point out the irony that the Aztecs would meet their downfall by Europeans coming over on horses was BRILLIANT.

[@Suh-spence]

It should have spent an additional 20 minutes for context.

[@ZanesFacebook]

The setups this guy does in every episode are gold

[@margaretsweetman9283]

This is the best History series ever, amazing l listen to it as often as l can, it 😂beats TV, Netflicks etc highly recommend. Brilliant .

[@juliusdream2683]

It’s sad how absolutely deluded and beguiled you are related to rats 🐀 maybe you and they talk about time like it’s nothing and cannot be known accurately fact .

[@est9949]

Wait till the end of episode 2 then you'll see another reference back to the dinosaur. Nicely done.

[@teemorris5757]

Best channel on KZbin. I mean this with all my heart and soul. keep these coming

[@johnfajer7691]

I told my wife "Sorry, babe. I got plans tonight."

[@justin-ej1wt]

That's right man, these podcasts are great

[@Jan-dk8ud]

Dude this Vid IS my wife!

[@denniscarr9234]

I'm glad you set aside a whole episode detailing the history of Aztecs before the arrival of Europeans. Too often the only part of their history that is told is their conquest. They deserve to be seen on their own terms.

[@AndrewTheMandrew531]

I mean, it is cool and all that our ancestors did get to be seen on their own terms, but we WERE sacrificing hundreds of people weekly.

[@stephenbecker5936]

Sure they were sacrificing tons of people weekly, but if you can think of a better way to keep the sun from burning out, I'd like to hear it.

[@sprogg2001]

@@AndrewTheMandrew531 European witch burnings, the Catholic inquisition, the crusades, Roman collosum, and crucifixion, if your ancestors sacrificed people for relegion, they did not do so alone.

[@kingfisher9725]

I've been interested in history for many years and been watching tons of documentaries. But I don't think I've ever seen a more interesting one than this episode. I'm glad I've found your channel as it has become a real favourite of mine!

[@valkyriesardo278]

I live in Midwest, USA but even I have heard of Tenochtitlan and so I literally gasped when I heard it was found.

[@carlosbarrios2203]

How old are you bro? Please, do tell what you were doing when you found out they found it and what went thru your mind? Thanks

[@matatelapalma4516]

This has been the very best documentary I've seen on the indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America. Excellent piece of labor and love.

[@KanonHara]

16:15 "one day, they would meet again, this is the story of how that happened. " 1:43:28 "the aztecs would know no more about these ships, than the enormous pterodactyl quetzlcoaltus would know about the comet that once sped towards the gulf of mexico" chills!

[@pointerish]

@ It's the accepted theory. He used it as a narrative aid, not in an axiomatic way.

[@Nierez]

Yup he pays off every time. That's why it's worth paying close attention. Perks of being a storyteller.

[@judsonwall8615]

Fantastic storytelling

[@hectordavid4201]

What an amazing and comprehensive document. What a magnificient overarching introduction. Not to mention the icing on the cake, the seductive tone and colour of Paul´s voice. WOW wow WOW. It would be easily a jewel of any history channel. Thanks to you I have finally connected the dots about the local cultures and the christian Europe.

[@d.2605]

Congrats, Paul. Your views are decidedly into the multi-millions since the last time I was here; well deserved.

[@christianponce4836]

Your videos are beautiful pieces of history in of themselves that no doubt will become increasingly important in the coming centuries. Be sure to keep copies of any form of his stuff guys.

[@ctshaffer1999]

Paleontologist here. Great video, but I should probably clear some things up: 1) Velociraptors were only found in Mongolia, though other dromeosaurs (or “raptors”) did live in the region of southern Mexico. 2) Quetzalcoatlus’s limb proportions show it was well-adapted to terrestrial locomotion, indicating it probably spent a substantial amount of time on the ground. It may have even hunted on the ground similar to modern marabou storks. That being said, it was probably still perfectly capable of flying when it wanted to. 3) North and South America only joined together about 3 million years ago. For much of its history, South America was an island continent.

[@sidjim7700]

Great work my friend...as a Mexican American your documentary has enabled a great deal of knowledge and better understanding to my hungry mind...thank you so much...Im subscribed to your channel. Now...bless you...☺

[@eldarmusayev7653]

Thanks for making these, they're amazing, and the video element really does add to it

[@tomdamann9280]

The best frocking thing I’ve ever watched. I have a unit in school on the ancient civilizations and this helped me greatly thanks man I love this

[@Mikebnm]

I put one of these podcasts on to fall asleep to, its now 7 hours later and I'm hooked on this channel. Bloody good job!

[@russiannavy1108]

Yea were gonna talk about the Aztecs ... Start with dinosaurs.. Incredible documentary

[@ctshaffer1999]

Central and South America have such a crazy paleontological history. He could’ve started even further in prehistory if he wanted to lol

[@lolilyminecraft]

I'll take dinosaurs over aliens hahah

[@pablopicoso]

Amazing details that I’ve not been able to accumulate on my own yet. It’s helping me put a picture to my ancestry that goes back to Itcoatl and further to how great grandfather Coxcoxtli my 20th Great grandfather

[@riotgear6891]

Amazing work, thank you! Love the long form extensive videos. And 2 parts released straight away, awesome!

[@glorioustigereye]

The intro to this video is awesome. I never knew they demolished entire blocks for archeology. It must have been amazing to see a section of a familiar city go back in time into another city.

[@fionagibson7529]

The question I have to ask, though, is what happened to the people who lived and worked there before it was excavated. Did they get relocated or just yeeted onto the streets?

[@egord9101]

​@@fionagibson7529 same question

[@goodgaming5720]

The quality of these podcasts is outstanding! The depth and breadth of information is incredible, and delivered in an understandable, entertaining format. Thank you.

[@TheGuccidadi]

As a big fan of ancient history, as presented on youtube, this two part documentary on the Aztec people and their downfall has no equal. Amazing content.

[@OzyMandias13]

I listen to each episode as it comes out on the podcast and then eagerly await when you will have the accompanying KZbin video ready.

[@chizpa305]

So the story of the Aztecs: Once upon a time, there were dinosaurs.......

[@0815tralala]

It was surprizing, yet awesome!

[@versewriter8123]

No there weren't - you are being deceived.

[@cintiapollock2486]

a story is still just a story sorry I did not come from a rat lol how ridiculous

[@stevenhall8964]

@@TheSouthernLady777 The Aztecs aren't even ancient really as,opposed to the Olmecs or some of the Andrean civilizations!

[@justme2012lena]

😂

[@safyaomarjee1019]

The hardest I've ever smashed the like button in my life

[@thisisntsergio1352]

LET'S GOOOOO

[@JJJ22230]

I agree this is amazing

[@jsnneill]

yeah this is literally the best youtube content.

[@chadsknnr]

I wanna smash your like button . . . .

[@thisisntsergio1352]

@@chadsknnr chill out, hot shot

[@JonnoPlays]

The "own goal" reference was quite good.

[@JonnoPlays]

Around the 1:05:00 mark or so...

[@moendopi5430]

As a geologist, and a lover of history, I really appreciate that you added the tectonic story in here, and got it right. That goes as well for previous episodes. Too often folks over look the geology or just get it wrong. Keep this up man, these are great.

[@twobucca]

Such an amazing series. Hats off to you, sir.

[@FallofCivilizations]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@28arock]

I was eagerly waiting for this. Never stop producing this excellent content.

[@draganjagodic4056]

Your produce both educational, profoundly studied information and aesthetical work of art. Thank You so much Paul.

[@michaelowens5394]

When "Our story begins..." comes 26 minutes into the video, I know I'm in for a ride. :-)

[@Isuraaye]

Parts of the documentary that covers food, reads like a love letter, the music 🎵, the voice, the calmness, this is a masterpiece.

[@pst5345]

This type of production is what should be available on public tv. The usual 45 min format never satisfied me. And I think I speak for many if I say cut shows like Kardashian etc. for this.

[@ednaking956]

Yes, public television did have a lot great historical shows. Now, sadly, not so much. I've just started a massive collection of historical DVDs. Problem solved!👍

[@AltanirvesTeokwitlaoselotl]

​@@ednaking956 Now they do documentaries like they were Hollywood movies 🤦🏽

[@jusapoet72]

This is how all public history content was, even in the early 90's. Everything began to change late 90's and 2000. By the 2010's high quality public content on TV was over, even on the history channel. But because these last generations were not a live during that era, they sadly have no idea how bad public educational content, mainstream media, and even mainstream music has become. It's like a world of depth, passion, possibility, and understanding has been washed over and buried with meaningless nonsense and pure survival. But this young man is proving that it's all still there......just like all the history he speaks on. Hopefully more youth will dig deep, past the crust of this nihilistic society, and find their souls are still intact and therefore also, the soul of the People, and the soul of Humanity's collective and individual journey. Love this young man so much. Been listening with awe for awhile now. 💙

[@pantheonauxilia]

This quality is on its own level. Great work!

[@julialindejulia]

This is definitely my favorite channel. The British accent is sooo beautiful here that I even started to doubt: is it a human’s voice?

[@CAwildflowers]

Thank you for another fascinating, mesmerizing and high quality documentary. Once again, you not only bring the subjects to life, you bring us into their world, make us a part of every day life and first-hand witnesses to history. Nothing else compares.

[@cesarguzman2626]

Best Aztec documentary I've ever seen in my entire life.👏 You covered every single detail.

[@MccFallen]

I’m 16 minutes in, and I enjoy the foreshadowing so far (with mentions of the horses, and the Dino bird that I can never spell)

[@Robert.Stole.the.Television]

I've been looking forward to your next upload, and you give us two! Thank you very much for this.

[@cristianvillanueva8782]

Two episodes. Thank you, you spoil us.

[@victoranodelacruz1732]

I was thoroughly captivated all the way through, cried several times, and learned information I'll actually retain. Incredible.

[@anamariaclaragrama-asztalo5562]

I have listened to this several times and it's just keep getting better. The entire channel. The story telling it's just amazing 😍😍. It feels like flying over the places.

[@johnk6123]

Woops clicked part two first, so now I'm here :) as I said before this is one of the best series on KZbin. Thanks again. Definitely going to enjoy the next four hours :D