30 May 2025 / 10 House
Doctor Who would have guessed?
Dr Who and the Aztecs DVD cover
If you’re keen on time travel, can we suggest two options? (Written/compiled by Ian Mursell/Mexicolore)
Explore the meaning of the Aztec Sunstone - a veritable time map with multiple levels of meaning (try our ‘Snakes and Lizards’ challenge) or get hold of a copy of ‘Doctor Who: the Aztecs’ starring William Hartnell - originally broadcast (in black-and-white of course!) by the BBC way back in May-June 1964. Considering that the props person had to make do with a budget of £250, it’s amazing what they came up with ...
Find out more by going to the BBC’s Dr Who ‘Classic’ series webpages -
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Dr Who and the Aztecs DVD cover
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