Indigenous Americas

1000 B.C.E. - 1980 C.E.

INDIGENOUS AMERICAS CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION

Pre Columbian AmericasKhan Academy

History vs Christopher ColumbusTED Ed

The Black Legend, Native Americans, and SpaniardsCrash Course US History

When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing AmericaCrash Course US History

Chavín

Chavin CultureKhan Academy

Chavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Stone

Lanzón StoneChavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Granite

Relief SculptureChavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Granite

Nose OrnamentChavín de HuántarNorthern highlands, PeruChavín900–200 B.C.E.Hammered gold alloy

THE Maya

Rise of the MayaKings and Generals

Ancient Maya 101National Geographic

Water and Classical CivilizationsCrash Course World History

Fall of the MayaKings and Generals

Structure 40YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone

Structure 33YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone

Lintel 24, Structure 23YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone

Lintel 25, Structure 23YaxchilánChiapas, MexicoMaya725 C.E.Limestone

north america before 1500

Mesa Verde Cliff DwellingsNational Geographic

Mesa Verde Cliff DwellingsMontezuma County, ColoradoAncestral Puebloan (Anasazi)450–1300 C.E.Sandstone

What is the Meaning of the Serpent Mound?Science Channel

Great Serpent MoundAdams County, southern OhioMississippian (Eastern Woodlands)c. 1070 C.E.Earthwork/effigy mound

The AztecS

What Happened to the Aztecs?History Channel

Introduction to the AztecsSmartHistory

Aztec EmpireKhan Academy

The Aztec Empire and TenochtitlanMrPsWorldHistory

Templo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Stone

The Coyolxauhqui StoneTemplo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Volcanic stone

Sun StoneTemplo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Basalt

Olmec-Style MaskTemplo MayorTenochtitlanMexica (Aztec)1375–1520 C.E.Jadeite

Feather Headdress of Motecuhzoma II Mexica (Aztec)1428–1520 C.E.Feathers (quetzal and cotinga)and gold

the inka

Rise and Fall of the Inca EmpireTED Ed

Rise of the Inca EmpireKings and Generals

Francisco Pizarro: Spanish ConquistadorHistory Channel

Machu Picchu 101National Geographic

City of CuscoCentral highlands, PeruInkaAndesite

Qorikancha and Santo DomingoCusco, Central highlands, PeruInkac. 1440 C.E.Convent: 1550–1650 C.E.Andesite

Walls at Saqsa Waman (Sacsayhuaman)Cusco, Central highlands, PeruInkac. 1440 C.E.Andesite

Maize CobsInkac. 1440–1533 C.E.Sheet metal/repoussé, metal alloys

City of Machu PicchuCentral highlands, PeruInkac. 1450–1540 C.E.Granite

ObservatoryCity of Machu PicchuCentral highlands, PeruInkac. 1450–1540 C.E.Granite

Intihuatana StoneCity of Machu PicchuCentral highlands, PeruInkac. 1450–1540 C.E.Granite

All-T’oqapu TunicInka1450–1540 C.E.Camelid fiber and cotton

North America after 1500

Kwakwaka'wakw Traditions and CultureNational Geographic

Who Are the Eastern Shoshone?Wyoming PBS

San Ildefonso Potters Maria and Julian MartinezNew Mexico PBS

Bandolier BagLenape (Delaware tribe, Eastern Woodlands)c. 1850 C.E.Beadwork on leather

Transformation MaskKwakwaka’wakw, Northwest coast of CanadaLate 19th century C.E.Wood, paint, and string

Painted Elk HideAttributed to Cotsiogo (Cadzi Cody)Eastern Shoshone, Wind River Reservation, Wyomingc. 1890–1900 C.E.Painted elk hide

Black-on-Black Ceramic VesselMaria and Julian MartínezTewa, Puebloan, San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexicoc. mid-20th century C.E.Blackware ceramic

INDIGENOUS AMERICAS READING LIST

Pre-Columbian Latin America: The Chavín of Ancient Peru - Art & Object (5-23-2022)

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