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Aztec warfare
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Jan 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Why did warfare play such a pivotal role in Aztec society? How could claiming captives benefit a warrior in life and death? And what was 'Flower War'? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Caroline Dodds Pennock takes a look at the warriors and weaponry of the Aztecs to consider how warfare played a prominent part in everyday life, from the cradle to the grave – and beyond.
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Released:
Jan 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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