Though the trope of the “Ecological Indian” is indelible in popular culture, history tells a much more complicated story. Featuring cutting edge perspectives rarely seen outside academia and in-depth interviews with indigenous historians, climate scientists, and other experts, this video will dispel the paternalistic myths and reveal Native American ecology in all its ingenious, imperfect glory.

  • ArgentRaven@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    What tribes were like Sparta? I’m only familiar with some of the ones in Oklahoma, but none of them were like that historically. I assume they’re outside of the places I know.

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      Aztec comes to mind, as far as ridiculous warrior culture and a worship of violence. I don’t think they had quite as much passionate gay sex though, sadly.