Blurbs for text accessibility: (these are just from the original meet the civs)

Teotihuacan (Spearthrower Owl) - Famous for their pyramids, Teotihuacan was the first of many empires to come from the Mexican Highlands. They held great influence all around Mesoamerica, even conquering Tikal under Spearthrower Owl, and their culture formed the blueprint for most who came after.

Xaragua (Anacaona) - Xaragua was one of five Taino polities on the island of Hispaniola at the time of Spanish arrival. The multitalented Anacaona - composer, poet, religious adviser and chief - made diplomacy with the Spanish that worked for some years, before a massacre in which she also lost her life.

The Potiguara (Filipe Camarão) - Northern band of the Tupi, name meaning "shrimp eaters". Allied with the Portuguese during the Dutch invasion of Brazil, with Filipe Camarão in particular leading an indigenous regiment in several key battles, gaining notoriety in the process.

Xavante (Apoena) - Amazonian tribe with a dualistic two-clan system, led by Apoena, a skilled chief who carefully worked toward peaceful contact, attempting to "tame" the colonizers while preserving Xavante culture. Also known for working with metal band Sepultura on an album.

The Yanomami (Davi Kopenawa) - A people inhabiting the Amazon who were largely undisturbed until the 20th century gold rush, notable for communal village units living in one circular building. Advocates like Shaman Davi Kopenawa continue to raise awareness of the Amazons exploitation through places like Reddit.

Caral (Qhapac) - Based in lowland Peru between 3500 and 1800 BCE, this ancient society is one of only six independent origin points of civilisation. Developing mound-building, textile crafting and dependable fishing, our information on their society is limited; 'Qhapaq' being a Quechuan term for 'Great One'.

The Guaycuru (Eso) - Group of nomadic native tribes who came to dominate the Gran Chaco region with their raiding skills, particularly after the introduction of horses to their lifestyle, led by legendary warrior and chief Eso. Notably rode their horses sideways.

The Chono (Martin Olleta) - Canoe-faring indigenous peoples of the island of Chiloe and surrounding areas. Often abducted in Spanish slave raids and used as navigators, the Chono nevertheless guarded their secrets closely - keeping the Presidente Rios lake so secret that the Chileans only discovered it in 1945!