War
Examine the process of “destructive creation” — the idea that fear, rivalry and conflict strengthen community bonds while stimulating an arms race of technological progress. The result is civilization. Ancient Mesoamerica exemplifies this development.
Previews + Extras
Culture of Violence
S1 E1 - 2m 50s
Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.
Power of Obsidian
S1 E1 - 3m 32s
Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in the Teotihuacan civilization.
Raiding Oaxaca Valley
S1 E1 - 2m 36s
The birth place of agriculture in Mesoamerica, Oaxaca Valley became an area of conflict as raiding occurred between villages over resources.
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