The Tlatoani: How Aztec Emperors Ruled

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of the tlatoani, the Aztec emperor. They discuss how Acamapichtli founded the Mexica dynasty in 1375, and how Itzcoatl and Moctezuma Ilhuicamina expanded power by creating a new imperial history and establishing a tribute empire. We learn about the council of rulers, the cihuacoatl as a co-ruler, and how the huey tlatoani was chosen from noble candidates. The episode covers the symbolic and religious duties of the emperor, including his role in the Templo Mayor and the Toxcatl festival. Finally, we examine how Moctezuma II centralized authority, alienating nobles and inadvertently weakening the empire before Cortés arrived. This episode provides fresh insight into the political machinery behind Tenochtitlan's rise. #Tlatoani #AztecEmperor #Acamapichtli #Itzcoatl #MoctezumaIlhuicamina #MoctezumaII #Cihuacoatl #Tenochtitlan #Mexica #TemploMayor #Toxcatl #HueyTlatoani #TripleAlliance #Tlacaelel #AztecGovernment #Mesoamerica #History #FexingoHistory #AztecEmpire #HernanCortes Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo