The Tlacochcalcatl: Aztec War Captain Who Changed History

When the Spanish laid siege to Tenochtitlan in 1521, one Aztec war captain stood as the empire's last hope: the tlacochcalcatl, or 'house of darts.' In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of this elite military commander, from leading the jaguar and eagle knights to commanding the great armies of the Mexica. They dive into the story of the tlacochcalcatl who resisted Cortés, the weaponry like the macuahuitl and atlatl, and the brutal final battles on the causeways of Lake Texcoco. Along the way, they touch on the differences between the tlacochcalcatl and the tlatoani, the political intrigue in Moctezuma's court, and what happened to these warriors after the fall. If you've been following our series on Tenochtitlan, this episode adds a new layer to the siege you thought you knew. #Tlacochcalcatl #Aztec #Tenochtitlan #Mexica #Cortés #Cuauhtémoc #Mesoamerica #WarCaptain #HouseOfDarts #Macuahuitl #Atlatl #JaguarKnights #EagleKnights #Moctezuma #SiegeOfTenochtitlan #History #FexingoHistory #AztecMilitary Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo