Our ongoing fascination with Mesoamerican civilizations might actually force us to read this, which is explained quite well for the layman in this podcast. Maya civilization is undoubtedly one of the most interesting ones in the Americas. Unfortunately, to properly delve into the history of this part of the world would require a shift away from our current Africa obsession. The best way to connect the two is probably via the Caribbean and the history of African-descended peoples in Mexico and Central America.
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