Ep. 8 The Maya: Belle's Work in Belize, Xibalba the Mayan Underworld and the Mesoamerican Ballgame.

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we deep dive into some aspects of the Maya! Belle talks a little about her time working at a Mayan site in Belize, a 'deviant' Mayan burial, and her love for diving and marine archaeology. We also talk about the fascinating story of Xibalba; the Mayan underworld, it's modern day connection to Metal bands, and the ins and outs of the Mesoamerican ballgame.

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