The Aztecs: Part 1 

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

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

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

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

You can always count on Dr. Casagranda to make it engaging and interesting. You can tell he's passionate about everything he teaches and that this is not just a job to him.

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

Yes! Another talk by Professor Casagranda!!!!! Please please please keep these talks coming! ❤from 🇬🇧 P.S. loving the new subject and the hairstyle Professor 😁

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

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

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 😂

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 !

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Always looking forward to new lectures by dr. Casangrada.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

omg so excited for this!

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

Thank you so much Dr. Roy!

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

As always, an absolute treat!

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

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

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

Always enjoy your lectures Dr.

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

I have been fascinated by his instagram clips and finally found him on RU-vid. It’s been two minutes and I’m already smarter.

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

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

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

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

Can’t wait for part 2 😊

Thank you Dr Roy .. excellent lecture

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

Love his lectures

Brilliant! Such a fun way to learn with such professor

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

I love his story telling. But he leaves a lot out. The Aztecs did indeed fight wars with weapons and killed on the battlefield. I think what he was referring to is a “Flower War”, which was a ritualistic battle agreed to beforehand by both sides.

Another amazing lecture ❤️🙌🏽

I wait his lectures more than any other

Thank you Sir, your lectures always interesting.

the perfect start for such lecture.

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

Your lectures are awesome

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

The guy is a treasure for history lovers

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

Reporting from Malaysia thank you for the lecture prof!

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

An awesome video as usual 😊

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

Passion in a lecture makes all the difference.

This man is a fucking genius. The way he paints a picture. I love it. He should be a film director.

Got addicted to listening to this Dr.

Here we goooooo uploaded again👍👍👍👍

Its so helpful that this guys voice is not annoying

I will not miss a class of yours professor.

My favorite teacher

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

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

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.

Need more of your lectures Sir.

always learn so mich from this man

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Roy Casagranda is simply a living legend!

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.

Good teacher. Very good.

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.

Roy is the best ACC teacher!

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

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

I was heartbroken when i heard prof, Rot say the next lecture will be next year 😢, i would subscribe into an online course just to listen to his lectures, i recommend you expand your teaching to an online audience

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

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

found you from tiktok, amazing content

I'm Mexican (living in Mexico City); I love to read about my country's history and I know a lot about it. Dr. Casagranda's description of the treatment of prisoners of war by the Aztecs is pure fiction.

I could sit and listen to prof for hours. If he was my lecturer I wouldn't have dropped out. BTW did any notice prof has a so-cal surfer accent.

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

So captivating

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!