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Eladio’s Farm: Cacao and the Modern Mayan

Posted on May 24, 2012 by dkillam

Continuing our immersion into Belizean culture, we began our second full day abroad by paying a visit to Agouti Cacao Farm. Owned by Eladio Pop, a native to the nearby Mayan village San Pedro Columbia, the farm was a must-see … Continue reading →

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Cacao and the Ancient Maya

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dkillam

As the class prepares to visit a cacao farm tomorrow to better acquaint ourselves with Mayan culture, a staple worth some serious discussion is the cacao seed. That being said, disregard any impulsive image of the ancient Maya as living … Continue reading →

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Underground Evidence for Maya Collapse

Posted on May 18, 2012 by collins

The Maya, a Mesoamerican society considered the most advanced Native American civilization of its time, began a complex development around 2000 B.C. Divided into two main periods, Preclassic and Classic, the Mayans underwent a relatively abrupt collapse between 750-900 A.D., … Continue reading →

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Causes of the Mayan Collapse

Posted on May 17, 2012 by collins

The Maya civilization lasted from around 2000 B.C. until the arrival of the Spanish to Mesoamerica in the 16th century. It extended throughout the northern part of Central America, including all of present-day Guatemala and Belize as well as parts … Continue reading →

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Belize 2012: Were the Mayans Right?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by collins

Hello readers, Is this thing still on? I’m here to announce that this blog is officially back in business for the 2012 edition of USC Problems Without Passports: Role of the Environment in the Collapse of Human Societies. As you … Continue reading →

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