Chapin LibGuides: Class 9: Mesoamerican Societies: informational sources

Welcome to the Class 9 research guide for the Mesoamerican Societies Project!

Linked throughout are resources that will help you as you move through the research process.

Remember, some names or terms may have alternate spellings, or have changed to entirely different words over time. For example, the Mayan word for Quetzalcóatl is "Kukulcán." Once you find an alternate spelling, be sure to write it down in your notes and make a part of your search strategy. You never know how an author is going to refer to something!

Image: Maya mask. Stucco frieze from Placeres, Campeche. Early Classic period (c. 250 - 600 AD), National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

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reference databases

Ancient and Medieval History Online This link opens in a new window
This database presents reference articles on the full scope of world history from prehistory through the 1500s, with special topic centers on key civilizations and regions.

Daily Life Through History (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window
This database explores the daily lives of ordinary people through time and across the globe, providing details about family life, work, food, clothing, sports, language, literature, romance, education, gender roles, social customs, and more.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window
This database explores ancient civilizations, dynasties, and empires and profiles city-states, countries, and regions of the ancient and medieval world, encompassing intellectual developments, wars and cooperation, religion, cultural practices, and more.