49 min listen
Conquistadors: Hérnan Cortés Pt. 2
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Emperor Moctezuma couldn’t stop Cortés from reaching his legendary city. But the conquistador’s plans for conquest and glory had more than a few hiccups. Still contending with an old rival, Cortés was forced to march out of Tenochtitlan — and when he returned, the city fought back. La Noche Triste, or the Night of Sorrows, cost thousands of Spanish and Tlaxcalan lives. And still, the ruthless Cortés pressed on.
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Released:
Sep 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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