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EPISODE 22 The Conquest of Mexico (Part 3): Tenochtitlan Syndrome

History on Fire

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Moctezuma's Downfall

This chapter delves into the fraught relationship between Moctezuma and the Spanish conquistadors, highlighting his reluctant cooperation under pressure. It culminates in a harrowing account of a violent attack on Mexican dancers, illustrating the brutal realities of conquest and the shifting dynamics of power.

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