The Aztecs: Part 1

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Жыл бұрын

Dr. Roy Casagranda dives into Aztec culture and history to first establish what culture and life was like in the Valley of Mexico and then to explain the rise of the short lived Aztec Empire. In part 1 he gets to 1519 AD.
Roy's Commentary: I dedicate this lecture to Dr. Ken Brown and Dr. Quetzil Casteneda. Also go now and read Inga Clendinnen's book, The Aztecs www.amazon.com/Aztecs-Interpr...
At one point I get stuck on the original four suns of the Creation Myth. They were, in order, earth, wind, fire, and water.

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@TahaAlZadjali Жыл бұрын

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

@tcveatch Ай бұрын

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

@vgames6792 19 күн бұрын

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

@tempioxavo 16 күн бұрын

Yeah...that is learning

@abuzaben Жыл бұрын

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

@MotuBiral Жыл бұрын

I miss the long hair tho 😢

@shahzaibkhan7748 Жыл бұрын

Need more frequent lectures.

@Duhveed777 4 ай бұрын

Fr he’s looking fresh 😈😈😈

@egay86292 5 күн бұрын

can't be too straight.

@SimonRushton 5 ай бұрын

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

@trevinmartin6149 4 ай бұрын

same

@camerongrogan1 4 ай бұрын

Same same. Incredible lectures

@nobaso620 3 ай бұрын

Me too

@evanstrain9105 Ай бұрын

Same. Came here to say this. His lectures are addictive!

@colerthanu0 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@CentralValleyKings Ай бұрын

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 16 күн бұрын

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

@test-ws7sg Жыл бұрын

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

@breezeanonymous6034 6 ай бұрын

Do you think anyone on KZfaq cares if you are electrical engineer from somewhere? Lol

@1TUFZ71 5 ай бұрын

@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 4 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Where can i find more of his lectures in full?

@test-ws7sg Ай бұрын

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

@agoveli9537 Жыл бұрын

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

@ahmadniazrahman7461 Жыл бұрын

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.

@alondracabrera-quiara698 4 ай бұрын

Totally feel the same!

@omarmansour_ Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@omarmansour_ Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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_ Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jeremy-avar Жыл бұрын

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

@lA-tv1qt Жыл бұрын

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

@user-wt8hu8ob4e 5 ай бұрын

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

@Ismail-Yahya Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@stuartmunro2474 Ай бұрын

I don't think your characterisation of a mastodon hunt is very likely. Humans are more of pursuit hunters when after big game, we wound them, then wear them down. Braced spears are more hoplites vs cavalry.

@brennac.mabrouk8789 Ай бұрын

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

@kaitolumiere3066 Жыл бұрын

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

@argelioolivares631 18 күн бұрын

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

@nailil5722 16 күн бұрын

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

@AyoubusMagnus Жыл бұрын

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

@filhanislamictv8712 Жыл бұрын

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

@ramzpehlivan7157 Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@akmalmard1617 Жыл бұрын

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

@hmmjaber Жыл бұрын

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

@WanderwithKabul Жыл бұрын

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.

@namiaje560 Жыл бұрын

Love Dr Roys Lecture, such a breath of fresh air amidst the fog for toxic misinformation we have nowadays.

@nafizhaq4554 Жыл бұрын

The guy is a treasure for history lovers

@TruestOfTheColors 2 ай бұрын

Facts lol

@faisalchehab Жыл бұрын

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 !

@maynarddelrosario2205 Жыл бұрын

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

@jarekzawadzki 9 ай бұрын

Ich and buch in German have different consonants. Don't confuse people.

@DavidHernandez-hy6tv Ай бұрын

Even though there is bias here it’s a pretty fun listen

@nozrep 19 күн бұрын

that part in the beginning about Spanish having so many Arabic words is fascinating! I remember learning that, but it was high school so we didn’t really go that deep into the “why” behind the Arabic root words in Spanish. Had no idea it was that large of a percentage! Aside from the whole Aztec/Mexica lecture, I find that small detail super interesting.

@justagaragehack347 Жыл бұрын

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

@Labios_Rotos 5 ай бұрын

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.

@guy5140 6 ай бұрын

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

@user-bw7pn6fu7k 7 күн бұрын

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

@sheryn61 Жыл бұрын

Always looking forward to new lectures by dr. Casangrada.

@hooverhenry795 Жыл бұрын

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

@kenwinschel1018 5 ай бұрын

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

@flimflamtv782 10 ай бұрын

Nice to see Steve-O got his act together! ❤😊

@qudhachure9598 Жыл бұрын

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

@dannyferguson9415 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dr. Roy!

@Incandescence555 Жыл бұрын

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.

@evanlarson9202 Жыл бұрын

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

@ssn215 Жыл бұрын

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

@mohdnaghawi981 7 ай бұрын

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

@houm7571 Ай бұрын

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

@Hashirama_Sinju Ай бұрын

Got addicted to listening to this Dr.

@Penny-vq6bp 7 ай бұрын

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

@lenabuekenhoudt2795 Жыл бұрын

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

@earningattorney9887 Ай бұрын

Minus the cultural relativism this was very cool and fascinating

@jackgonzalez1410 Жыл бұрын

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

@mohammedfaqih499 8 ай бұрын

1:42:00 is so fascinating!!!

@SimonRushton 5 ай бұрын

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

@SilverSea27 11 ай бұрын

There's several things wrong with this talk but it's not surprising as it's mostly stuff that was still upheld by experts since not too long ago (dw it's good overall!!). I won't go into details with timestamps and all but quickly from the top of my mind; - We have next to zero sources on the enclave of Teotitlan and the consensus today is that it was either fully integrated in the empire (IE it wasn't an enclave), or was at least a vassal state, there's no animosity between them and the aztecs - Were almost certain that Tlaxcala was not an enclave by choice, Mocteuzema said this to Cortes but he probably lied to keep face. The whole flowers wars thing is a great debate in the community, it may be a complete lie from the aztec nobility. - No, killing in battle was a thing. Capture was sometimes preffered but battles have been fought were it was absolutely not the priority, notably against the tarascans. Also they had armor, their cotton armor was strong enough to stop bullets from spanish muskets. - The bit about eating human flesh out of necessity is complete bullshit and had been debunked by Ortiz de Montellano long ago (1978). Their diet was already balanced, they also had domestic animals that were bred in large quantity to provide meat (dogs and turkeys) I also recall that the provinces in current Veracruz produced more food surplus than the core region around lake Texcoco. Sources; Aztec medicine, health, and nutrition - Ortiz de Montellano Aztec imperial strategies - Frances F. Berdan, Richard E. Blanton, Elizabeth Hill Boone, Mary G. Hodge, Michael E. Smith, Emily Umberger (this one is a must read, debunks so much stuff) Aztec warfare - Ross Hassig (this one is a bit old and contains some takes that have been debunked in Aztec imperial strategies, but it's still mostly good) Codex Mendoza (the one translated by Berdan is amazing)

@magtovi Ай бұрын

Dr. Casagranda indeed has inaccuracies and few (very few) are quite misleading (for me a running one was the mistaken sound of the x in almost all of the nahuatl words he pronounced 😂) but honestly this is one of the best takes of the Aztec "Empire" I have heard or read.

@omegabash Жыл бұрын

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

@sw59sd Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr Roy .. excellent lecture

@masoomakhanabdulkabeer6275 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your lectures Dr.

@iwersonsch5131 5 ай бұрын

Sorry but 4:03 is just flat out wrong. German has two different ch sounds and the one in "ich" is somewhere between the y and the h

@SantiagoItzcoatl 19 күн бұрын

to be fair, that part had several mistakes also for the Spanish. although the gist still holds. the relevant part is how "Aztecs" is a made-up name and also how the pronunciation of nahuatl words was also modified when they were adopted in spanish. what I felt weird from that part is how he prefered to use the spanish pronunciation rather than the original nahuatl.

@mikestorck 4 ай бұрын

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

@JN003 Ай бұрын

dayyyum, i fell of my chair and then fell of the floor, that was epic!

@mohdnaghawi981 7 ай бұрын

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

@zackissa9147 Жыл бұрын

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

@mohammedgrinou8410 Жыл бұрын

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

@amalhussein2088 Жыл бұрын

Love his lectures

@zero-nolimit3402 Жыл бұрын

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

@SantiagoItzcoatl 19 күн бұрын

the perfect start for such lecture.

@joshnieboer3947 3 ай бұрын

Its so helpful that this guys voice is not annoying

@timtom9503 Жыл бұрын

As always, an absolute treat!

@waffledbd8153 Жыл бұрын

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

@salahhaddad4352 Жыл бұрын

Roy Casagranda is simply a living legend!

@helveticaneptune537 Жыл бұрын

Im always feeling dismayed at the audience turnout of Dr Casagrandas lectures, he should have a far bigger audience! I guess alot of Philistines out there

@kam70111 Жыл бұрын

At least he has a bigger audience on KZfaq.

@aishaabdella968 Жыл бұрын

I wait his lectures more than any other

@mamaz8530 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, your lectures always interesting.

@sajeersayed2008 Жыл бұрын

My favorite teacher

@mooronice Жыл бұрын

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

@paulabarbosa4099 Ай бұрын

Ir wash a wonderful idea to video tape hour lectures otherwise I would not nave experienced this Journey about cultures.thanks.I,m 73.and enjoy hour full discourse!

@farzanasyed3627 9 ай бұрын

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

@yjp7959 Жыл бұрын

Your lectures are awesome

@BullitCake Жыл бұрын

omg so excited for this!

@muhammedshahzaib2563 Жыл бұрын

I will not miss a class of yours professor.

@mostafa_hafiz 3 ай бұрын

An awesome video as usual 😊

@SkeeloHendrix Ай бұрын

DR ROY C. Is a LEGEND! 🐐🐐🫡🫡

@ramanujshastry1 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing lecture ❤️🙌🏽

@BlazingiZZi 11 ай бұрын

Reporting from Malaysia thank you for the lecture prof!

@wwaqashussain 9 күн бұрын

This man is a Gem

@geoffduke1356 Ай бұрын

Reminds of the same breadth of knowledge as Michael Sugrue in their respected disciplines, so class

@flamingofilmsq8 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for part 2 😊

@masoomakhanabdulkabeer6275 Жыл бұрын

Need more of your lectures Sir.

@kaisersozay99 5 ай бұрын

always learn so mich from this man

@fuyoutubeck Жыл бұрын

Dr.Roy is fascinating to watch, very verry captivating lectures, hope this was recorded last year and not this year cause I can't wait for him to do Cortez

@inconvenient-truth99 9 ай бұрын

Roy is the best ACC teacher!

@paxdriver Жыл бұрын

Merida is such a wonderful city, one of my favourite places on earth

@v1nc3nt_bl4ck4 Жыл бұрын

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

@kadraibrahim6548 Жыл бұрын

Next year sounds so far 😂😂, I hope one of your classes bounces off and you can arrange for part 2 I Never did history and somehow Dr Roy just gives me this type of feeling where I need to know or I'll rather say hungry for information . Thank you professor.

@spekowboy Жыл бұрын

Professor I want to go back to being a student when i listen to your lectures...

@jamievarni1530 5 ай бұрын

Good teacher. Very good.

@paulabarbosa4099 Ай бұрын

Thanks you só much!

@Thunderturtle 2 ай бұрын

That was one of the greatest lectures i ve ever heard.

@syafiqsallehin8122 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!! Yessssssssss keep it up prof you are awesome.

@rebeccacradit2889 Жыл бұрын

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

@luuffyy2934 3 ай бұрын

So captivating

@lizbethhoyos2783 4 ай бұрын

Tik tok just made me aware of this amazing profesor! I love his lectures!!

@w1zzk1dd 6 ай бұрын

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!!!