Hernan Cortes: Conqueror of the Aztecs

Five hundred men. One rogue conquistador. An empire of millions.In this episode of Lit Epic History, Lev and Mina unpack the astonishing and devastating story of Hernán Cortés and the fall of the Aztec Empire. From unlikely alliances and the crucial role of La Malinche to the breathtaking city of Tenochtitlan and the catastrophic impact of smallpox, this is the real story behind one of history’s most consequential conquests. It’s not a simple tale of heroes and villains — it’s a collision of worlds that reshaped two continents forever.Because sometimes history isn’t just about what happened… it’s about what was lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.