# 231. 500s BC - The Americas Part 1 of 3: Before the Empires

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Published: 2026-02-18T10:01:09+00:00
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Before the Maya kings. Before the Aztecs. Before the Inca. While the Mediterranean world reorganizes itself, two continents across the ocean are developing along very different lines. In this episode arc we explore: • The forgotten mound-builders of North America • The Epi-Olmec world and the possible birth of writing • Early Maya cities before dynasties and divine kings These were advanced civilizations that might surprise you. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Just subscribe! That's all I ask!  http://www.youtube.com/@WhatsNewinHistory Show notes Ancient Americas YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@AncientAmericas Use this link to share with family, friends, and barbarian hordes https://pod.fo/e/391dad This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://facebook.com/fanofhistory https://twitter.com/danhorning https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/ Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse. Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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