Teotihuacan: Where One Becomes A God

The ancient city of Teotihuacan receives 4.5 million visitors each year. Many of these visitors share some of the same questions, including:

  • Who built Teotihuacan, and when?
  • What did Teotihuacan look like when it was built?
  • Who lived in Teotihuacan?
  • Why did Teotihuacan collapse?
  • Why was Teotihuacan important to Maya cities like Tikal or the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan?

Maybe you have asked these questions yourself!

This course provides answers to the most common questions asked about the ancient and powerful city of Teotihuacan. Over the course of four hour-long sessions, Dr. Catherine Nuckols will walk you back through this city's history, sharing information about its origins, its influence in the ancient world, and its modern legacy. The course incorporates recent academic research, vibrant photographs and videos, and the instructor's personal experience working at the site to provide students with the most up-to-date answers on the history of this influential ancient city.

Each course is limited to a maximum of 15 participants to provide a personalized experience for each attendee. Enroll today to save your spot!

Live course sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 2pm Eastern time. Our first session will be on Wednesday, June 5th at 2pm Eastern time. Recordings will be available for those unable to attend the live sessions but still want to take the course.


Your Instructor


Catherine Nuckols, Ph.D.
Catherine Nuckols, Ph.D.

Catherine Nuckols holds a Ph.D. in Mesoamerican Art History from Tulane University and has travelled to over 30 Mesoamerican sites and a dozen museums. She has lived in Mexico and Panama and traveled through Guatemala and Honduras. She speaks English, Spanish, Maya Ch'orti', and Dulegaya (an indigenous dialect of Panama), and is a constant learner of Mayan and Central Mexican languages. She has a passion for teaching and loves sharing what she learns with others. When she is not learning or teaching, she is probably reading, walking, or spending time with her pets, Oakley and Willow.


 

Course Curriculum


  Unit 1: Origins and History
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  Unit 2: Teotihuacan, the Bustling Metropolis
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  Unit 3: Teotihuacan's Influence Throughout Mesoamerica
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts with our first virtual meeting and never ends! After each session you will have access to the video recording of our session, which you can review and maintain access to after the course ends!
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
What if I miss a session?
No need to worry! You can access recordings of your sessions here in Teachable the day after the session.

The study of the ancient world is constantly evolving as we uncover more evidence of the people of the past. Enroll in this course today for a glimpse into the most recent information on the ancient city of Teotihuacan!

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