387. The Fall of the Aztecs: Prisoners of Montezuma (Part 4)
The Rest Is History
Risky Decisions and Cliffhangers
The difference between a Varangian serving an emperor and an emperor being held captive by the Varangians is not immediately obvious. Cortez takes a double gamble, dividing his forces and taking the emperor hostage, leaving everything hanging in the balance. This is one of the most extraordinary punts in history. In the next episode, we will see the outcome of these gambles: Cortez confronting his fellow Spaniards on the coast and the capture of Montesuma by the remaining Spaniards in Tenochtitlan. Absolute cliffhanger!
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