Episode 235: Temples on the Sea

Hernan Cortes was not the first Spaniard to reach Mexico. But, somewhat shockingly, even as late as 1518, the Spanish did not know about Mexico. They knew something of the land to the west of Cuba, but not much. In this episode, I talk about the first...

Episode 235 of the Western Civ podcast, hosted by Adam Walsh, titled "Episode 235: Temples on the Sea" was published on February 17, 2023 and runs 41 minutes.

February 17, 2023 ·41m · Western Civ

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Hernan Cortes was not the first Spaniard to reach Mexico. But, somewhat shockingly, even as late as 1518, the Spanish did not know about Mexico. They knew something of the land to the west of Cuba, but not much. In this episode, I talk about the first interactions between the Mexica and the Spanish. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastWestern Civ 2.0: www.glow.fm/westerncivTeaching Materials: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/History-Simulations

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