The Worthy House (Charles Haywood) Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs (Camilla Townsend)
Jul 19, 2021
Camilla Townsend, an expert on the history of the Aztecs, discusses controversial claims about Aztec homosexuality and the downfall of the Aztec civilization. She also explores the transformation of the Aztec capital and the legacy of the Spanish arrival, along with reflections on the brutality of Cortez and the justification of violence in the pursuit of societal renewal.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Interpreting Historical Accounts of the Aztecs
04:47 • 7min
Controversial Claims about Aztec Homosexuality and the Downfall of the Aztec Civilization
11:30 • 3min
Transformation of the Aztec Capital and the Legacy of the Spanish Arrival
14:03 • 3min
Reflections on the Brutality of Cortez and the Justification of Violence
16:43 • 3min