The Aztecs: Part 1

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  • @SimonRushton
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    Love this channel, found it via TikTok and can’t get enough of his lectures

  • @colerthanu0
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    This man reminds me of my best days of college. When a smart person just took the time to explain a topic. He doesn’t just give the facts, but the context that makes them history. Amazing lectures

    • @hollybug-76542
      @hollybug-76542 9 місяців тому +6

      Check out Heather Cox Richardson.. love her lectures and have learned so much.

    • @CentralValleyKings
      @CentralValleyKings 8 місяців тому +1

      It’s almost like he loves his job and is really fascinated by the history and culture that he is keeping alive by his story telling

    • @davehasenford3985
      @davehasenford3985 7 місяців тому +3

      He doesn’t just give you the facts. He makes up a lot of BS too

    • @StreamClipFactory
      @StreamClipFactory 5 місяців тому

      Great explanation

    • @magustacrae
      @magustacrae 4 місяці тому +1

      Agree! My professor like him at UT in the 80s was Brian Levak (History). I'm sure there are some lectures out here in UA-cam land 😉👊

  • @TahaAlZadjali
    @TahaAlZadjali Рік тому +479

    This man thinks im learning something, but im actually enjoying this lecture. This is better than Netflix for me.

    • @tcveatch
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      Imagine if learning were fun, how powerful and capable could you become?

    • @vgames6792
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      "Russians doing human waves in Ukraine" 🤡- either he is a illiterate, or he is lying for purpose/propaganda.

    • @tempioxavo
      @tempioxavo 7 місяців тому +15

      Yeah...that is learning

    • @abumuhammadalhindi6895
      @abumuhammadalhindi6895 6 місяців тому +11

      Learning is meant to be enjoyable - so the professor is successful.

    • @farhadzada3162
      @farhadzada3162 5 місяців тому +3

      This is what exactly happens to me 😅

  • @abuzaben
    @abuzaben Рік тому +319

    It’s always a good day when prof. Roy uploads a lecture, haircut is awesome too.

    • @MotuBiral
      @MotuBiral Рік тому +9

      I miss the long hair tho 😢

    • @shahzaibkhan7748
      @shahzaibkhan7748 Рік тому +2

      Need more frequent lectures.

    • @Duhveed777
      @Duhveed777 11 місяців тому +2

      Fr he’s looking fresh 😈😈😈

    • @egay86292
      @egay86292 7 місяців тому

      can't be too straight.

    • @sharonhoerr6523
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      @@MotuBiral Not me, his hair looks SO much better now than when it was just shaggy.

  • @KJ-rm3je
    @KJ-rm3je 5 місяців тому +132

    This video is the reason I love being an adult. Listening to a topic no one is forcing me to learn

  • @jeremy-avar
    @jeremy-avar Рік тому +65

    I am 1000% impressed with your ability to recall names.

    • @vasil12361
      @vasil12361 4 місяці тому

      Too bad he has zero clue about correct pronunciation of Nahutl. This guy is mostly full of shit.

  • @Bry.wood92
    @Bry.wood92 Рік тому +28

    I had a teacher like this in 2nd grade that was big on history
    And sparked my interest in history ever since .
    I was a bad student my whole life but
    My grades were all Ds and Fs
    Except for history class I always had an A
    God bless students of history

  • @omarmansour_
    @omarmansour_ Рік тому +125

    God bless Dr. Roy Casagranda !!! MashaAllah I love how he brings forward his knowledge in such a captivating manner. It feels like Im listening to a story rather than watching a classroom lecture. Please upload more !! Jazak Allah khayr Dr. Roy (May God rewards you for this beautiful impact)

    • @anthonykelly1649
      @anthonykelly1649 Рік тому +3

      it's ironic how you mention deities 3 times when recommending an atheist's perpesctive

    • @omarmansour_
      @omarmansour_ Рік тому +10

      @@anthonykelly1649 what 3 deities? Allah means The God in Arabic language. But still wondering where you saw a third one. And what makes you think its an atheist perspective? Dr Roy never mentioned in this lecture that this universe (a creation) doesn't have a creator (Allah). Sure he mentioned the Mexicans gods but hes just narrating what was their beliefs.

    • @tamayaytam
      @tamayaytam Рік тому +1

      Why do you always have to bring up your God when you speak? Does your religion need advertising? Just say good and informative lecture and beat it.

    • @omarmansour_
      @omarmansour_ Рік тому +33

      @@tamayaytam It never hurts to wish anyone blessings. I also never mentioned what my religion is, i just spoke in my native language, although if I had said "God bless you" which is the same thing but in English im pretty sure you would've scrolled over my comment. And why do you have to hate and lecture me? Cant I say what I want? Damn, im just wishing someone good things, im not promoting hate like you against Arabic and Islam. And no Islam doesnt need advertising Alhamdulillah there is over 1.5 billion Muslim in this word and InshaAllah this number will only keep growing. Anyways ignorants will always be hating instead of learning.
      I see you are Turkish. I pray for the people of Turkiye and may Allah grant Jannah to everyone that died from the earthquake and may Allah protect everyone alive. I hope your loved ones are safe and healthy.

    • @mohamed.montaser
      @mohamed.montaser Рік тому +7

      @@tamayaytam Why do you always have to comment? Do you need self advertising and attention so badly? Just scroll and ignore the post and beat it.

  • @test-ws7sg
    @test-ws7sg Рік тому +111

    He is a dream teacher.Watching his lectures for last 4 years. I'm from India, an electrical engineer.

    • @breezeanonymous6034
      @breezeanonymous6034 Рік тому +6

      Do you think anyone on UA-cam cares if you are electrical engineer from somewhere? Lol

    • @1TUFZ71
      @1TUFZ71 Рік тому +13

      ​@breezeanonymous6034 I find it fascinating that we have something in common to talk about from the other side of the world and would never even know it. Better question is why would anyone care that you don't care?? 🤡

    • @TayTaypalmundo
      @TayTaypalmundo 11 місяців тому

      i care, he's on the other side of the world and studies a completely different profession, which is a testament to how good the teacher is. I'm watching from Colorado and work construction. @@breezeanonymous6034

    • @benbyrd4513
      @benbyrd4513 8 місяців тому

      Where can i find more of his lectures in full?

    • @test-ws7sg
      @test-ws7sg 8 місяців тому

      @@benbyrd4513 youtube.com/@TheAustinSchool?si=YQbprOUVMCKYJDt0

  • @lA-tv1qt
    @lA-tv1qt Рік тому +43

    The day TikTok or UA-cam knows about Prof Roy his videos will garner millions of views for the next 20 years.

  • @ahmadniazrahman7461
    @ahmadniazrahman7461 Рік тому +87

    I wanna go to Austin one day to fill one of those empty chairs. Professor Roy you've been a beacon of truth and a real influencer in my life. Thank you.

  • @ItsLoozh
    @ItsLoozh 2 місяці тому +10

    Can’t freaking believe that I was intrigued, captivated and hooked on this lecture. I seen the entire video without interruption. This was fantastic

  • @ahmdf
    @ahmdf 5 місяців тому +15

    You can always count on Dr. Casagranda to make it engaging and interesting. You can tell he's passionate about everything he teaches and that this is not just a job to him.

  • @akmalmard1617
    @akmalmard1617 Рік тому +24

    Better sense of humour then from majority of top tier standup comedians, on top of honesty and great knowledge.thank you for uploading

  • @agoveli9537
    @agoveli9537 Рік тому +54

    I could listen to this guy explain paint drying and I would still be captivated by his story telling abilities

  • @faisalchehab
    @faisalchehab Рік тому +13

    I wish I had a professor as amazing as him ! I watch a lot of his lectures, very well spoken teachings. Thank you for your Great Work !

  • @houm7571
    @houm7571 8 місяців тому +4

    You are a library of knowledge. It's a privilege to be able to have access to it.

  • @WanderwithKabul
    @WanderwithKabul Рік тому +15

    My goodness Dr Casagranda. I am so fortunate to be one of the first few to be listening to your new topic. You are a walking talking encyclopedia and your storytelling style captures my imagination every time I listen to you. Keep up the amazing work. All the best.

  • @Incandescence555
    @Incandescence555 Рік тому +8

    Amazing, i'll never forget this lecture - even though my degree was in Spanish & Portuguese, I learnt tons from and I am very grateful. God bless you.

  • @AyoubusMagnus
    @AyoubusMagnus Рік тому +8

    I m from Morocco and I would travel all the way to the US to attend to doctor Casagranda

  • @mohdnaghawi981
    @mohdnaghawi981 Рік тому +3

    One of the best professors on earth . Thank you for teaching us more than of our doctors during university!

  • @hmmjaber
    @hmmjaber Рік тому +13

    Absolutely love Dr Roy's lectures. He brings history alive.

  • @Ismail-Yahya
    @Ismail-Yahya Рік тому +33

    Yes! Another talk by Professor Casagranda!!!!! Please please please keep these talks coming! ❤from 🇬🇧
    P.S. loving the new subject and the hairstyle Professor 😁

    • @sonarbangla8711
      @sonarbangla8711 Рік тому +2

      I sure hope he talks about China, Harappa and Egyptian history. I wonder how he can talk for hours without any script, his memory must be like micro soft/computer.

    • @Ismail-Yahya
      @Ismail-Yahya Рік тому +2

      @@sonarbangla8711 Harappa is a great topic! Maybe he could explore South Asian history, covering the lives of Tipu Sultan and how the British took over the country during the time of the British East India Company

    • @sonarbangla8711
      @sonarbangla8711 Рік тому

      @@Ismail-Yahya Roy wants to break open the knots that is central to south Asia, like the Arian-Dravidian/Harappan script and such knots, then he surely will dig deep into the mysteries of the topic.

  • @kenwinschel1018
    @kenwinschel1018 Рік тому +2

    I could listen to you speak all day long! Love your passion for history and knowledge!

  • @ramzpehlivan7157
    @ramzpehlivan7157 Рік тому +15

    I literally saved this the moment it came out to listen to while at work…and I have to say, it’s given me life. Thank you so much Professor, you lectures never disappoint…if school kids had you as a teacher there’d be more history graduates than accountants 😂

  • @SimonRushton
    @SimonRushton 11 місяців тому +2

    This guy is my new best lecturer,l
    I love his Enthusiasm when he tells the stories.

  • @armandoramos447
    @armandoramos447 5 місяців тому +3

    I feel like I’m in college again. Watching a human being talk so passionately about history. The amount of context made this lecture that much valuable. As a Mexican, it feels good to know a little more about this part of Mexico’s history.

  • @sv9818
    @sv9818 11 місяців тому +23

    I'm Mexican (living in Mexico City); I love to read about my country's history and I know a lot about it. Dr. Casagranda's description of the treatment of prisoners of war by the Aztecs is pure fiction.

    • @crunchtimewalkthroughs2141
      @crunchtimewalkthroughs2141 11 місяців тому +3

      Can you recommend any books on this topic?

    • @sv9818
      @sv9818 9 місяців тому +8

      @@crunchtimewalkthroughs2141 Check the books of Miguel de Leon Portilla, a Mexican anthropologist and one of the greatest experts in Aztec/Mexica culture. You could also read Fray Bernardino de Sahagún (a Spanish missionary from the time of the conquest) it's extremely interesting. He learned to speak Nahuatl (the Aztec language), transcribing a lot of the ancient customs and traditions. He also captured the Indigenous people's perspective on the conquest.

    • @crunchtimewalkthroughs2141
      @crunchtimewalkthroughs2141 9 місяців тому +3

      @@sv9818 wow, that all sounds very interesting. Thank you for giving such great sources!

    • @gladivsvii7120
      @gladivsvii7120 Місяць тому +1

      I´m spanish, and i agree, this man is a Hollywood liar. He presents the story in a very interesting but unrealistic way.

    • @gracielarodriguezcanalizo4446
      @gracielarodriguezcanalizo4446 Місяць тому

      Lamentablemente lo que escuchamos es totalmente cierto, los Mexicas eran antropófagos

  • @volkerschad6143
    @volkerschad6143 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Dr. Casagranda for this intellectual fireworks. Your lectures are so tremendously valuable and inspiring.

  • @hooverhenry795
    @hooverhenry795 Рік тому +7

    YES ANOTHER LECTURE! thank you. please upload more if possible. all your work is much appreciated (all involved in this austin school)

  • @filhanislamictv8712
    @filhanislamictv8712 Рік тому +8

    Thank you Proffesor. you Make me aspire to be a History Proffesor like you.

  • @boozycruze7679
    @boozycruze7679 5 місяців тому +4

    he genuinely loves world history and im binging on everything i can find on him.

  • @mohdnaghawi981
    @mohdnaghawi981 Рік тому +3

    Best teacher ever such an amazing story telling gift ! Much respect from jordan 🇯🇴🇯🇴

  • @maynarddelrosario2205
    @maynarddelrosario2205 Рік тому +2

    I have been binge watching doc….more please. Excellent imagery of history. Doc gives narratives to forgotten past. More!!!!!

  • @sheryn61
    @sheryn61 Рік тому +4

    Always looking forward to new lectures by dr. Casangrada.

  • @ericksanudo9576
    @ericksanudo9576 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, Dr. Roy Casagranda, what a marvelous approach to ancient (and current) history. I'm all in,

  • @myistuhjones
    @myistuhjones 5 місяців тому +2

    Roy Casagranda is absolutely jaw dropping incredible. As a kid who thought about becoming a history professor, YOU ARE MY HERO

  • @alfredobanuelos4730
    @alfredobanuelos4730 Місяць тому +1

    Being Mexican, I’ve always been fascinated with the history of the Americas. Especially since it’s not covered in public schools. Great lecture. Lots to think about.

  • @neverdie8
    @neverdie8 2 місяці тому +2

    I love this guy!! Thank u for all the teaching

  • @joshnieboer3947
    @joshnieboer3947 10 місяців тому +2

    Its so helpful that this guys voice is not annoying

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    @justagaragehack347 Рік тому +3

    I enjoy your lectures. We don’t always agree, but that is why I watch your videos. You challenge my thoughts and beliefs.

  • @ssn215
    @ssn215 Рік тому +3

    I always enjoy listening to the professor i cant wait till you post up the 1st part of the 4 part lecture you did last year

  • @Penny-vq6bp
    @Penny-vq6bp Рік тому +1

    I can listen to Dr. Roy Casagranda all day never a dull moment.

  • @omegabash
    @omegabash Рік тому +4

    This notification brought a smile to my face. Waiting for part 2!

  • @Hashirama_Sinju
    @Hashirama_Sinju 8 місяців тому +2

    Got addicted to listening to this Dr.

  • @ashertrades
    @ashertrades Місяць тому

    I love these lectures so much. I wish I’d had a professor like this in college. Thank you for these!

  • @seandawson2335
    @seandawson2335 4 місяці тому +6

    It appears there is some argument over whether Aztec weapons were designed to kill or merely to maim enemies in order to capture them. However, I’m not able to find ANY references that say the Aztecs went into battle unarmed and just wrestled the other side to the ground. There is TONS of information on the diverse weapons of the Aztecs to include TONS of Aztec art with soldiers carrying weapons.

    • @titoburritoisthebestcommun6738
      @titoburritoisthebestcommun6738 2 місяці тому +3

      It’s because it’s untrue. Aztecs fought battles with weapons with the intention of killing. They used a variety of battle field strategies including complex ones like feigned retreat, and they were organized in ordered professional matter. Cassandra’s account of unarmed wrestling is baffling. And people are unfortunately misled being needlessly. Beware lectures who speak on topics they are not experts in and/or who do not regularly offer references.

    • @seandawson2335
      @seandawson2335 2 місяці тому

      @@titoburritoisthebestcommun6738 well said

  • @slangeslangen6264
    @slangeslangen6264 2 місяці тому +1

    Just found this guy. THANK YOU Dr.Roy, i love you

  • @evanlarson9202
    @evanlarson9202 Рік тому +3

    I would go back to school if all the lectures were even close to this interesting.

    • @quetzelmedina3
      @quetzelmedina3 3 місяці тому

      Lol this “lecture” is mostly bullshit… you’d learn more from doing your own research for 15 minutes…

  • @damianresendiz2092
    @damianresendiz2092 6 місяців тому +12

    There’s so much incorrect information here I don’t even know where to begin. But for starters, if you don’t know a statistic, don’t pull one out of your ass. In reference to 3:05 30% of Spanish words do not come from Arabic. The correct percentage is 8%. That’s for the entirety of the Spanish lexicon; in terms of how often those words are used, the percentage gets smaller. The original pronunciation of Mexico was not with that throaty kh sound it was a sh sound, like the English sh in show. In Nahuatl, Mexico was pronounced Me-shee-ko, and in 15th century Spanish, the a letter X represented a sh sound, not a kh sound. Names like Xavier were not only written with an X, but pronounced Shavier. Over time, the sh sound moved further back in the mouth and because the modern kh sound, and the Spanish royal academy decreed that words that were spelled with an X but that made a kh sound would now be spelled with a J, so names like Xavier became Javier, exército became ejército, exemplo became ejemplo, Don Quixote became Don Quijote. BUT, some place names, like Mexico, which underwent the same pronunciation change that changed it from Meshiko in the 1500s to Mekhico in the 1700s, retained the old, now obsolete spelling.
    Why did the X when making a kh sound get replaced with a J? Because the J in the 1500s made the exact same sh sound as the X, and when the sh turned into a kh, it did so for both words spelled with X like exército and words spelled with a J, like Jesús. So yes, in the 1500s, Jesús in Spanish was pronounced Shesús. So the Spanish Royal Academy decided to make a rule that this new kh sound sound be represented by a J for all words, regardless of their historical spelling.

    • @quetzelmedina3
      @quetzelmedina3 3 місяці тому

      Dude just made shit up and thought no one would notice? Like damn bro we have google….

    • @joyousnomad1
      @joyousnomad1 Місяць тому

      While the direct borrowing of Arabic words is the most quantifiable aspect of influence, Arabic’s impact on Spanish extends into stylistic, grammatical, and phonological dimensions. This subtle shaping of the language’s structure and cultural expressions might contribute to a broader, less tangible sense of Arabic influence, which could explain the perception of a higher percentage of influence than direct vocabulary alone would suggest.

  • @KhaulaSArt
    @KhaulaSArt 19 днів тому +1

    All his lectures are addictive.

  • @brennac.mabrouk8789
    @brennac.mabrouk8789 8 місяців тому +4

    Indigeneous medicine still exists. We knew that chewing willow bark would actually get rid of a headache. Scientifically I believe it has a compound like aspirin, so you weren't off the mark. You're an AWESOME teacher. I'm learning so many facts. Thank you

  • @zero-nolimit3402
    @zero-nolimit3402 Рік тому +2

    The great thing here, that it’s only Part 1... can’t wait 😊

  • @andrewfalconer8599
    @andrewfalconer8599 2 місяці тому

    This man has a gift and has a talent for communicating information. I never knew how difficult "slash and burn" was as an agricultural technique. No one ever explained it like that to me before, and I studied history as an undergrad.

  • @dannyferguson9415
    @dannyferguson9415 Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much Dr. Roy!

  • @lenabuekenhoudt2795
    @lenabuekenhoudt2795 Рік тому +2

    Yessss please do a part 2 however long it takes! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @hezayat
    @hezayat Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @sidlvaga
    @sidlvaga 6 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant! Such a fun way to learn with such professor

  • @InTheRhettRow
    @InTheRhettRow 2 місяці тому +1

    Would love if Dr Roy would do more lectures on prehistory.

  • @qudhachure9598
    @qudhachure9598 Рік тому +4

    I couldn’t believe that I saw this I love the story telling of this guy

  • @kaitolumiere24
    @kaitolumiere24 Рік тому +46

    Amazing lecture! Who would have guessed the “savages” were not as savage as we were taught in public schools compared to the “righteous”

    • @argelioolivares631
      @argelioolivares631 7 місяців тому +2

      He tries to punch up in every lecture so 10 to 15 percent take with a grain of salt

    • @nailil5722
      @nailil5722 7 місяців тому +4

      Aztecs were indeed savages. This guy is trying too hard to paint them as some kind of enlightened society.

  • @timtom9503
    @timtom9503 Рік тому +2

    As always, an absolute treat!

  • @bradleymoore6293
    @bradleymoore6293 2 місяці тому

    I could literally listen to this guy all day. Fantastic, would recommend. 14/10

  • @mohammedgrinou8410
    @mohammedgrinou8410 Рік тому +1

    finally! the moment i've been waiting for! cant wait for part2

  • @rebeccacradit2889
    @rebeccacradit2889 Рік тому +4

    How do we get more Dr. Roy in our lives??

  • @jackgonzalez1410
    @jackgonzalez1410 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for that information. I can’t wait for part 2.

  • @buguibangui
    @buguibangui 4 місяці тому +3

    This guy makes me rethink social media, incredible how we can waste our time with kids or even grown up people vomiting non content, but at same time gives us oportunity to have master class like this. Im redoing my floor while hearing this. Brilliant. Thank you so much

  • @jocelynsilva9596
    @jocelynsilva9596 Місяць тому

    This lecture was absolutely incredible!

  • @BlazingiZZi
    @BlazingiZZi Рік тому +1

    Reporting from Malaysia thank you for the lecture prof!

  • @windunham2969
    @windunham2969 Місяць тому +1

    Roy-former student here. Glad to see you're blowing up. One small note: it's pronounced Meshika, not Mehika.

  • @mooronice
    @mooronice Рік тому +1

    Amazing! I wish references were shared. I have been doing research for years and I am very thirsty for sources. Great work!

  • @gojira69
    @gojira69 6 місяців тому +7

    1)
    The way he describes the creation of the 5 Suns throws into question his expertise in this topic. There are some descriptions that He brings up that I have never heard before.
    The First sun was Tezcatlipoca's sun. It was a half sun that provided little light, and was knocked from the sky by Quetzalcoatl (Which he confuses for Huītzilōpōchtli). Their rivalry is fairly well known. In a rage, Tezcatlipoca sends jaguars to destroy the sun and eat up the Giants that Quetzalcoatl created. This sun is known as the Jaguar Sun because of the way the earth was destroyed.
    Wind Sun was next and was created by Quetzalcoatl. This version of man abandoned their gods and Tezcatlipoca turned them into Monkeys. Quetzalcoatl destroyed the Sun in grief with a Hurricane and dedicated himself to creating a better type of human.
    Fire Sun belonged to Tlaloc. He was a good sun, until Tezcatlipoca stole his wife. In grief, Tlaloc neglected his duties to bring rain to the earth. when the people begged for rain, he destroyed the world and sun in a rain of fire.
    Water Sun was Chalchiuhtlicue's. She was a good sun as well, but Tezcatlipoca told her that her kindness came from a selfish desire to be loved, and that all humanity believed his words. She cried blood until the world was overtaken by water and drowned everybody. A small group of humans were turned into fish to survive.
    The Fifth Sun has two main stories. The one he told says that Nanauatzin and Tecuciztecatl were chosen as candidates when in every story i have read, they volunteered to become the sun. Tecuciztecatl was chosen by the other gods but was a coward and did not want to jump in the flame. Nanauatzin jumped in as soon as Tecuciztecatl bowed out. In shame, Tecuciztecatl jumped in after Nanauatzin. Nanauatzin sun rose first, splendid and radiant, especially compared to his sore ridden body. When Tecuciztecatl's Sun rose it was bright as well, but the gods did not see it right that He was as splendid as he was given his cowardice and they threw a rabbit at him to dim his sun. (I dont recall the gods beating Tecuciztecatl at any point but there are many variations in the story, this may be one i have missed).
    I do not understand how he completely avoids mentioning Tonatiuh's role in this story. It was Tonatiuh that would not move the sun and demanded sacrifice from all the other gods to move it across the sky. He is so much of an important god in this equation that he sits dead center in the Aztec Calendar and exist on Mexico's money to this day. He is one of the reasons that Huītzilōpōchtli is so important as a war god and a sun god. Without war bringing in sacrificial victims, the sun would not rise.
    I have only gotten an hour into the lecture, but missing parts of the story or rewriting them and avoiding major players is a big red flag to me. This is probably the most important story for the Mexica People.

    • @gojira69
      @gojira69 6 місяців тому +1

      2)
      The Culhuacan Princess that was flayed was a sacrificial vicitm to Huītzilōpōchtli to make her his wife by most accounts I have read. Xipe Totec i saw brought up in wikipedia. I have not read the source, but i would not doubt there are variations in the story. As far as I know, the consensus is that the woman was Sacrificed to Huītzilōpōchtli to be his bride

    • @gojira69
      @gojira69 6 місяців тому +3

      3)
      I believe the Nahuatl Pronunciation of Mexica is (Me-Shee-Ca). X's in words sound like (SH) for the most part in Nahuatl regardless of position in the word. the diatribe about Spain wanting to take Arabic out of Spanish doesn't make sense in this lecture, and he continues to use the wrong pronunciation of Mexica throughout the rest of this lecture because of the Arabic/Spanish history he added to it.
      Edit: Texcoco is Pronounced (Te-sh-co-co)
      The "SH" pronunciation of "X" is mentioned in the book in the description

    • @gojira69
      @gojira69 6 місяців тому +5

      4)
      I have never heard it said that killing in warfare was Immoral to the Aztecs.
      There were 2 forms of warfare; Conquest and Capture
      In conquest, the Aztecs were formidable Killers. No, they did not enter battle unarmed.
      For Capture (known as Flowery Wars), they did not go into battle unarmed. they used clubs to incapacitate. Even the Macuahuitl (Aztec Sword) was used to capture sacrificial victims, using the flat or cutting strategically. Most one on one encounters were for higher level warriors that were deemed valuable Sacrifice victims. in these cases, warriors stalked the field, chose a victim and hunted him down. a priest would take the defeated warrior and tie them up to move them off the battle field. I dont know where the notion that the mexica went into battle unarmed and would only wrestle victims to submission comes form.
      This is in the book in the description.

    • @gojira69
      @gojira69 6 місяців тому +2

      5)
      Roy,
      We can be disgusted with Cannibalism and the European War Crimes.
      Telling people that object to shut up about it is quite bizarre, equating the two is quite bizarre.
      The Mexica committed many atrocities that they considered to be justified because of how they believed the universe functioned. Are people not allowed to believe that?
      The barbarism that existed in Europe (Religious Wars, Wars for Power, the Spanish Inquisition, Capital Punishment) were all also justified by the people committing them.
      Can we not just agree that both were pretty darn awful? or at least agree that Cannibalism is another step ahead of the brutalities of war that exist across the board?

    • @gojira69
      @gojira69 6 місяців тому

      The idea that Cannibalism was implemented as a protein source for the empire is debated intensely. The Mexica people hunted, fished, and domesticated turkeys. There were many Meat Protein sources, as well as plant based protein sources such as beans. It is near consensus that Consumption of human meant was for ritualistic purposes, and commoners were not allowed to partake.
      To try to justify the act of Cannibalism and call it ethical is mind boggling to me, especially because the debate around it is so big, you dont have to bite that bullet.
      This is mentioned in the book in the description.

  • @ServerMughall
    @ServerMughall 7 місяців тому

    Hi this Prof amazing what a fantastic lecturer his depth of research and knowledge has to be the best I have seen so far the cherry on the top is his way of presentation keep it up prof. I tried to find your full clip on the 6 gospels but couldn't has it been uploaded

  • @v1nc3nt_bl4ck4
    @v1nc3nt_bl4ck4 Рік тому +1

    You’re telling me I have to wait a year for part 2, damn. The wait gone be worth it but I really wanted to learn more

  • @masoomakhanabdulkabeer6275
    @masoomakhanabdulkabeer6275 Рік тому +1

    Always enjoy your lectures Dr.

  • @BrianKabalaMusic
    @BrianKabalaMusic 6 місяців тому +3

    Although I initially enjoyed this lecture, I’m a bit concerned about inaccuracies. As others have noted, it seems that certain stories have no source or solid basis. Is there any source for how each prisoner of war lived as a “shadow” to their captor for an entire year? Also it’s hard to believe that Aztecs would never use any weapons in warfare especially when conquering nearby cities. I’d love to enjoy more of this professors lectures but the inaccuracies make me worried.

    • @xxxkueckxxx
      @xxxkueckxxx 4 місяці тому

      The prisoner of war part is pretty well documented by Spanish and Mexica accounts. In Bernal Diaz book, they claimed that they freed Mexica captives, and virtually all captives refused to escape as they were always nobles and would suffer complete loss of any social standing for themselves and their family for their cowardice after having lost in what they considered a fair fight.
      This is due in part as human sacrifices was practiced by the whole area and isn’t reviled as many UA-camr videos mistakenly believe. Mexica were hated for other reasons. In fact, it is believed that they did not practice human sacrificing until arriving in the area, as it was widely practiced long before their arrival.
      Also, yeah, the supposed focus on only capturing captives IMO sounds too illogical to be true. I can see it being a focus for nobles, but it’s silly to believe that the Mexica wasn’t focused on defeating their enemy into submission, however that was done.

  • @kalebduggar4251
    @kalebduggar4251 23 дні тому +1

    Which year are we at during this portion period of the tale? 39:39

  • @BullitCake
    @BullitCake Рік тому +2

    omg so excited for this!

  • @guy5140
    @guy5140 Рік тому +1

    Wool is great for temperature control. Keeps you cool in heat and warm in the cold

  • @friendofyoda5194
    @friendofyoda5194 4 місяці тому

    What an incredible teacher, love Dr. Casagranda.

  • @mikestorck
    @mikestorck 11 місяців тому

    This was such a great lecture, I'll be looking up more of his stuff.

  • @Vigilante1810
    @Vigilante1810 3 місяці тому

    Great lecture by Dr. Gasagranda.
    I think around 1:15:00, there is something relevant to add.
    The Mexica ("aztecs") had a type of armor called ichcahuīpīlli, "escapil" in Spanish. It is densely packed, unspun cotton stitched between two layers of fabric and could stop arrows, darts and even musket shots.

  • @albertvandeventer6406
    @albertvandeventer6406 5 місяців тому +1

    As always, thank you so much for the education Dr. Roy!

  • @zackissa9147
    @zackissa9147 Рік тому

    Looking forward to seeing more, keep up the good work and wish you good health!

  • @aishaabdella968
    @aishaabdella968 Рік тому

    I wait his lectures more than any other

  • @brianphillips1864
    @brianphillips1864 2 місяці тому

    Prof you have motivated me to learn much much more about this area. Muchas grats.

  • @Labios_Rotos
    @Labios_Rotos Рік тому +5

    They weren't exactly drinking "cocoa", clarification is needed here. They made a very thick drink with it that resembles today's atole, and they believed it to have properties to heal. I feel like there are several points he could've clarified or further expand, it feels a bit misleading at points.

  • @waffledbd8153
    @waffledbd8153 Рік тому

    Mind blown Dr. Can't wait for part 2.

  • @philsimes5210
    @philsimes5210 2 місяці тому

    Good story teller. I hope he informs his students that he is presenting his version of history as seen through his eyes and not recorded facts. Great lecturer.

  • @muhammedshahzaib2563
    @muhammedshahzaib2563 Рік тому +1

    I will not miss a class of yours professor.

  • @SantiagoItzcoatl
    @SantiagoItzcoatl 7 місяців тому

    the perfect start for such lecture.

  • @farzanasyed3627
    @farzanasyed3627 Рік тому

    Such a beautiful way of teaching and so much knowledge, wow, GOD is great

  • @sw59sd
    @sw59sd Рік тому +1

    Thank you Dr Roy .. excellent lecture

  • @amalhussein2088
    @amalhussein2088 Рік тому +2

    Love his lectures

  • @mostafa_hafiz
    @mostafa_hafiz 9 місяців тому +1

    An awesome video as usual 😊

  • @kalebduggar4251
    @kalebduggar4251 23 дні тому

    Before we get into this, may I ask…what percentage of likelihood is there that Arabic, & Germanic influence came to the Americas (specifically South America) before history credits the Portuguese officially doing so? 6:46

  • @per4mexbagger541
    @per4mexbagger541 2 місяці тому

    Man this was so cool . Thank you Dr Casagranda

  • @Sirius-me5zy
    @Sirius-me5zy 2 місяці тому

    How he even memorise all these, just blow me away

  • @yjp7959
    @yjp7959 Рік тому +1

    Your lectures are awesome

  • @w1zzk1dd
    @w1zzk1dd Рік тому +1

    hello, professor!
    I'm hoping this message gets to you.
    I noticed you removed the lectures on "us government summer class" on youtube, I was wondering if there's any way in which I can please have access to those recordings?
    even if it is for a short time, I'll be diligent in finishing it.
    Thank you!!!