In today's unique episode, we're exploring the remarkable story of Gonzalo Guerrero and Zazil Ha, one of the earliest mixed-race couples in Latin American history. Gonzalo, a Spanish sailor, and Zazil Ha, a Mayan princess, came together to create a family that symbolized the merging of Spanish and indigenous cultures, marking the origins of the mestizo identity. This episode provides a vivid picture of the early 1500s in the Yucatan Peninsula, a time when European powers were driven by exploration and conquest. Join us as we journey through the lush and culturally rich world of the Maya and discover how these two extraordinary individuals found each other amidst the turbulence of their time.
References/sources:
https://latinamericanpost.com/americas/heritage-en/the-father-of-the-mixed-race-a-story-of-romance/
https://belize.com/belize-is-cradle-of-latin-americas-mestizo-ethnic-group/
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/03/25/gonzalo-guerrero/
https://ancientmayaculturaltraits.com/2023/09/30/maya-bloodletting-and-elite-initiation/
https://es-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Gonzalo_Guerrero?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl
=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
https://allthatsinteresting.com/famous-interracial-couples/4
https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/gonzalo-guerrero-father-first-mestizos-and-army-captain-mayans-006129
https://www.thehistorycorner.org/articles-by-the-team/99yobciicyzjpl78wsb7maikyubro6
Music by Mathias Kunzli www.mathiaskunzli.com
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