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388. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Festival of Blood (Part 5)
Nov 14, 2023
In this episode, the podcast delves into the intense battle in the center of Tenochtitlan and Alvarado's controversial actions. The hosts also discuss Cortez's character and motivations. The events after Cortez's victory over Navayath are explored, including the palace being under siege. The journey to Tarnostitlan and the mysterious silence encountered there are detailed. Pedro de Alvarado's actions during Cortez's absence, including ordering the killing of prisoners, are discussed. The Festival of Blood, a sacrificial ritual, and the horrifying behavior of the Spaniards during it are highlighted. Lastly, the decision to kill Montezuma and the reasons behind it are explored.
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- Pedro de Alvarado's preemptive attack during a religious festival leads to a brutal massacre of unarmed civilians in Tenochtitlan.
- Montezuma's death during the chaos escalates tensions and leaves the Spaniards trapped and surrounded by enemies in the palace.
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The Spaniards are trapped in the palace
Pedro de Alvarado, left in charge by Cortez, becomes increasingly anxious as the people of Tenochtitlan grow hostile. He believes an uprising is imminent and decides to strike first. The Spaniards launch a brutal attack during a religious festival, killing hundreds of unarmed civilians. The Aztecs retaliate, trapping the Spaniards inside the palace.
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