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386. The Fall of the Aztecs: The City of Gold (Part 3)
The Rest Is History
Historical Figure Representation and Influence on Historiography
The description of Moethekuzuma Shukoyotsin, also known as Montesuma or Octasuma, being carried on a litter by dignitaries of the Aztec Empire with a magnificent canopy adorned with gold and precious stones sparks a discussion on historical figure representation. The common portrayal of Octasuma in popular histories as a weak and ill leader contrasts with the grandeur of the moment described in the podcast. The influence of historiography on shaping perceptions of historical figures, similar to the Moorish King surrendering to the Alhambra, is brought into question.
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