In the late 90s, a strange musical instrument was excavated under the streets of CDMX. Listen in to learn all about the Aztec Death Whistle.
In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the mysterious Aztec death whistles discovered in Mexico City in the late 1990s—tiny, skull-engraved instruments found with a beheaded skeleton near an ancient temple. They explore the fascinating research by music archaeologist Armand Bôth, who reconstructed and actually played these centuries-old whistles to uncover their true purpose, debunking the popular myth that they were weapons of war. Through a blend of archaeology, mythology, and historical documents like the Codex Borgia, the guys piece together evidence that these were likely sacred ritual instruments used to guide departed souls through the dangerous nine-year journey to the Aztec underworld.
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