Hernán Cortés and the Tlaxcalan Alliance: The Key to Conquest

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the crucial alliance between Hernán Cortés and the Tlaxcalan confederacy—a partnership that turned the tide against the Aztec Empire. They discuss the political landscape of central Mexico in 1519, the fierce resistance of the Tlaxcalans, and how Cortés exploited existing rivalries to build a formidable indigenous army. The episode delves into figures like Xicotencatl the Younger, who opposed the alliance, and the lasting impact of the Tlaxcalan role in the conquest, including their favored status under Spanish rule. Listeners will learn about the battle of Tzompantzinco, the role of La Malinche as interpreter, and the complex motivations that led Tlaxcala to side with the invaders. This episode sheds light on a pivotal moment often overshadowed by the fall of Tenochtitlan. #Tlaxcala #HernNCortS #AztecEmpire #Xicotencatl #LaMalinche #Tzompantzinco #Mexica #Mesoamerica #Conquistadors #IndigenousAlliance #SpanishConquest #1519 #Cempoala #Totonac #BernalDAz #FlorentineCodex #History #FexingoHistory #SpanishEmpire #HernanCortes Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo