Linda Manzanilla is an archaeologist who lives and works in Mexico City. In this portrait she discusses how she became interested in the archaeology of ancient peoples and describes her research on the rise of urban civilization and domestic life, the perils of earthly disasters and her current work at the ancient site of Teotihuácan, outside Mexico City. Topics: Biography Early Urban Civilizations Domestic Life Disasters Civilizations Transcripts: English Spanish Photo Captions/Credits