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Date: Dec. 28, 2025
📍 Contact: Alim Ali
📧 Email: alim@ancientamericanhistoricalsociety.org
📞 Phone: (816) 957-7773

🌐 Website:

Ancientamericanhistoricalsociety.org

🌎 Ancient American Historical Society Launches Landmark Course:
“Before 1492: Indigenous Civilizations and the Making of the Americas”

Kansas City, MO — The Ancient American Historical Society (AAHS) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new course, “Before 1492: Indigenous Civilizations and the Making of the Americas.” This 14-week online course invites learners to explore the rich, complex histories of Indigenous civilizations across North, Central, and South America prior to European contact.

Designed for educators, students, and lifelong learners, the course challenges outdated Eurocentric narratives and centers Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and achievements. Participants will engage with archaeology, oral traditions, environmental science, and Indigenous-authored texts to gain a deeper understanding of the Americas as vibrant, interconnected worlds long before Columbus.

“This course is about more than history—it’s about rethinking how we tell the story of the Americas,” said [Insert Instructor Name], lead educator for the course. “We’re highlighting the brilliance, resilience, and ongoing legacies of Indigenous peoples who shaped this hemisphere for millennia.”

Course highlights include:

Weekly explorations of major civilizations such as the Maya, Inka, Aztec, Cahokia, Olmec, and Puebloan cultures
Readings from Indigenous authors and primary sources
Hands-on activities, group projects, and a final capstone
A decolonial approach that re-centers Indigenous perspectives

Enrollment is now open. The course begins [Insert Start Date] and is offered entirely online. Space is limited.

📍 To learn more or register, visit:

www.ancientamericanhistoricalsociety.org

A landmark class for the Ancient American Historical Society

A landmark class for the Ancient American Historical Society 🪶 CLASS TITLE: “Before 1492: Indigenous Civilizations and the Making of the Americas” 📚 CLASS OVERVIEW: This course re-centers the narrative of American history by exploring the complexity, diversity, and achievements of Indigenous civilizations in the Americas prior to European contact. From the urban planning of Cahokia and Teotihuacan to the astronomical knowledge of the Maya and the ecological engineering of the Inka, students will examine how these societies shaped the continent long before 1492 — and how their legacies continue to influence the present. 🎯 WHY THIS CLASS WOULD BE A LANDMARK: Challenges Eurocentric origin stories of the Americas. Highlights Indigenous agency, innovation, and sovereignty. Engages with decolonial methodologies and Indigenous scholarship. Offers interdisciplinary perspectives (archaeology, oral history, environmental studies, linguistics). Positions the Society as a leader in reshaping public understanding of American history. 🧠 POTENTIAL MODULES: Reframing “Discovery”: The Myth of 1492 Cities Before Columbus: Cahokia, Tenochtitlán, and Beyond Sacred Landscapes: Cosmology, Astronomy, and Architecture Trade, Diplomacy, and Empire: Networks Across the Americas Language, Storytelling, and Memory: Oral Histories and Epistemologies Resistance and Continuity: Indigenous Survival and Adaptation Decolonizing the Archive: Working with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers The Politics of Memory: Whose History Is Taught? 📝 ASSESSMENTS: Critical essays analyzing primary sources (e.g., codices, oral traditions, archaeological data) Group project: “Rewriting the Textbook” — students create a public-facing educational resource Final presentation: Propose a museum exhibit or digital archive that centers Indigenous perspectives 🌎 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Guest lectures from Indigenous scholars, elders, and activists Field trips to local Indigenous heritage sites or museums Collaborative workshops with tribal historians or cultural centers Certainly! Here's a draft press release for the course: — 📰 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 📅 Date: [Insert Date] 📍 Contact: Alim Ali 📧 Email: alim@ancientamericanhistoricalsociety.org 📞 Phone: (816) 957-7773 🌐 Website: Ancientamericanhistoricalsociety.org 🌎 Ancient American Historical Society Launches Landmark Course: “Before 1492: Indigenous Civilizations and the Making of the Americas” Kansas City, MO — The Ancient American Historical Society (AAHS) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking new course, “Before 1492: Indigenous Civilizations and the Making of the Americas.” This 14-week online course invites learners to explore the rich, complex histories of Indigenous civilizations across North, Central, and South America prior to European contact. Designed for educators, students, and lifelong learners, the course challenges outdated Eurocentric narratives and centers Indigenous voices, knowledge systems, and achievements. Participants will engage with archaeology, oral traditions, environmental science, and Indigenous-authored texts to gain a deeper understanding of the Americas as vibrant, interconnected worlds long before Columbus. “This course is about more than history—it’s about rethinking how we tell the story of the Americas,” said [Insert Instructor Name], lead educator for the course. “We’re highlighting the brilliance, resilience, and ongoing legacies of Indigenous peoples who shaped this hemisphere for millennia.” Course highlights include: Weekly explorations of major civilizations such as the Maya, Inka, Aztec, Cahokia, Olmec, and Puebloan cultures Readings from Indigenous authors and primary sources Hands-on activities, group projects, and a final capstone A decolonial approach that re-centers Indigenous perspectives Enrollment is now open. The course begins [Insert Start Date] and is offered entirely online. Space is limited. 📍 To learn more or register, visit: www.ancientamericanhistoricalsociety.org About the Ancient American Historical Society: The AAHS is dedicated to advancing public understanding of the deep and diverse histories of the Americas. Through research, education, and community engagement, the Society promotes inclusive narratives that honor Indigenous knowledge and challenge historical erasure.

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