Empress Baddie Lady K’abel: Maya Supreme Warlord of the Snake Dynasty
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Empress Baddie Lady K’abel: Maya Supreme Warlord of the Snake Dynasty

B2Upper-intermediateMarch 20, 202635 min
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What if one of the most powerful warlords in the ancient Maya world… was a woman? In this episode of For the Love of History, we dive deep into the jungles of ancient Guatemala to uncover the story of Lady K’abel, a queen, strategist, and Supreme Warlord of the Maya civilization. Known as the “Snake Queen,” Lady K’abel held one of the highest military titles of the Classic Maya period, outranking even her husband. From royal marriage alliances and political strategy to brutal rivalries between the Snake Dynasty and Tikal, this episode explores the real p...

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You're listening to an air wave media podcast. The Civil War in Reconstruction was a pivotal era in American history. When a war was fought to save the Union and to free the slaves. And when the work to rebuild the nation after that war was over,

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turned into a struggle to guarantee liberty and justice for all Americans. I'm Tracy. And I'm Rich. and we want to invite you to join us as we take an in-depth look at this pivotal era

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in American history. Look for the Civil War and Reconstruction wherever you find your podcasts. In 2012 archaeologists excavating a ruined Maya Temple uncovered a royal tomb hidden beneath a staircase. Inside were Jade ornaments, ceremonial vessels, and a carved alibaster jar, inscribed with a name, Lady Cabel.

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