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

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...