EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 37 MIN
Episode 25: The Tlateloco Massacre, Remembering an October Day in 1968, (1940 to 1968)
from History House · host Owen Delaney
On October 2, 1968, a tragic event unfolded in Mexico City that would forever change the nation's history. Between three thousand to five thousand people gathered at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas for a peaceful student protest. However, this gathering turned into a horrific scene, leading to the deaths of over three hundred individuals, including students, men, women, and children. This episode delves into the Tlatelolco Massacre, exploring the years and events leading up to it and the lasting implications it holds for Mexican society. Episode Icon: Mexican soldiers at the streets. July 30, 1968, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain. Recommended further reading Cline, Howard F. The United States and Mexico, (New York, 1966, Revised Edition).Cline, Howard F. Mexico, Revolution to Evolution, 1940-1960, (London, 1962).Draper, Susana, 1968: Mexico: Constellation of Freedom and Democracy, (Durham, North Carolina, 2018).Flaherty, George F. Hotel Mexico, Dwelling on the ’68 Movement, (Oakland, California, 2016). Poniatowska, Elena, ’The Student Movement of 1969’, in Joseph, Gilbert M. and Henderson, Timothy J. (eds.) The Mexico Reader, History, Culture and Politics, (Durham, North Carolina and London, 2022, Second Edition). Taibo II, Paco Ignacio, 68, (Madrid, 2006).Alfonso Cuarón talking about the 'El Halconazo' scene in 'Roma': https://youtu.be/jCa6tRUretU?si=tuqMgsYmI2ZSIpKR Break Audio: Kingdom of Shadows by Viljami Mehto from Premiumbeat.com (Purchased with Standard License on the 31/05/2026).Opening and closing theme: 'Classical Orchestral Dvorak Serenade Waltz Strings Music provided by mrgwertz on https://www.pond5.com (Purchased with license on the 01/06/2024). #Tlatelolco #MexicanHistory #StudentProtests #HistoryHouse #1968
What this episode covers
On October 2, 1968, a tragic event unfolded in Mexico City that would forever change the nation's history. Between three thousand to five thousand people gathered at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas for a peaceful student protest. However, this gathering turned into a horrific scene, leading to the deaths of over three hundred individuals, including students, men, women, and children. This episode delves into the Tlatelolco Massacre, exploring the years and events leading up to it and the lasting implications it holds for Mexican society. Episode Icon: Mexican soldiers at the streets. July 30, 1968, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain. Recommended further reading Cline, Howard F. The United States and Mexico, (New York, 1966, Revised Edition).Cline, Howard F. Mexico, Revolution to Evolution, 1940-1960, (London, 1962).Draper, Susana, 1968: Mexico: Constellation of Freedom and Democracy, (Durham, North Carolina, 2018).Flaherty, George F. Hotel Mexico, Dwelling on the ’68 Movement, (Oakland, California, 2016). Poniatowska, Elena, ’The Student Movement of 1969’, in Joseph, Gilbert M. and Henderson, Timothy J. (eds.) The Mexico Reader, History, Culture and Politics, (Durham, North Carolina and London, 2022, Second Edition). Taibo II, Paco Ignacio, 68, (Madrid, 2006).Alfonso Cuarón talking about the 'El Halconazo' scene in 'Roma': https://youtu.be/jCa6tRUretU?si=tuqMgsYmI2ZSIpKR Break Audio: Kingdom of Shadows by Viljami Mehto from Premiumbeat.com (Purchased with Standard License on the 31/05/2026).Opening and closing theme: 'Classical Orchestral Dvorak Serenade Waltz Strings Music provided by mrgwertz on https://www.pond5.com (Purchased with license on the 01/06/2024). #Tlatelolco #MexicanHistory #StudentProtests #HistoryHouse #1968
NOW PLAYING
Episode 25: The Tlateloco Massacre, Remembering an October Day in 1968, (1940 to 1968)
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.