In this follow-up episode we explore the rulers of Tenochtitlan, or the tlatoque. From the first tlatoani, Acamapichtli, to the final traditional tlatoani, Cuauhtémoc, we'll explore all the "Aztec rulers."

In this episode we explore the final leaders who oversaw the Fall of Tenochtitlan. As Moctezuma II is held captive in his final days, a new leader Cuitlahuac rises to fight for his people.

Part 1 - Cuitlahuac, the 10th ruler of Tenochtitlan.

Part 2 - Cuauhtémoc, the 11th ruler of Tenochtitlan.

Part 3 - Tlacotzin, the 12th ruler of Tenochtitlan.

Part 4 - Motelchiuh, 13th ruler (cuauhtlatoani) of Tenochtitlan.

Part 5 - Xochiquentzin, Huanitizin, Teuetzquiti and the end of indigenous leaders.

~ Music Credits ~
Away by Meydän
Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com
Breathe by Daniel Birch
Sustained Light by Daniel Birch
Intro sample, Sir Niney's Rock by Niney the Observer

Episode 13 Credits
Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps.

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In this follow-up episode we explore the rulers of Tenochtitlan, or the tlatoque. From the first tlatoani, Acamapichtli, to the final traditional tlatoani, Cuauhtémoc, we'll explore all the "Aztec rulers." In this episode Tenochtitlan is the dominant city-state ruling over their Triple Alliance partners and under the leadership of Ahuitzotl ad Moctezuma the Younger would expand the empire from the Pacific Coast to the Gulf of Mexico. Then, during the reign of Moctezuma the Younger, ships began to appear on the coast.

Part 1 - Tizoc, the seventh ruler of Tenochtitlan.

Part 2 - Ahuitzotl, the eighth ruler of Tenochtitlan.

Part 3 - Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, the ninth ruler of Tenochtitlan.

~ Music Credits ~
Araucanian War Song by Down for the Count
Away by Meydän
Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com
Breathe by Daniel Birch
Sustained Light by Daniel Birch
The Gates Are Locked by Daniel Birch
Intro sample, Sir Niney's Rock by Niney the Observer

Episode 12 Credits
Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps.

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In this follow-up episode we explore the rulers of Tenochtitlan, or the tlatoque. From the first tlatoani, Acamapichtli, to the final traditional tlatoani, Cuauhtémoc, we'll explore all the "Aztec rulers." In this episode Tenochtitlan's new rulers are aggressive and eager to expand the empire. Itzcoatl, and his ambitious nephew Tlacaelel, brought a new leadership style that would free the Mexica from their Tepanec overlords, and take that same fight out into the Valley of Mexico.

Part 1 - Itzcoatl, the fourth ruler of Tenochtitlan.

Part 2 - Moctezuma Ilhuicamina, the fifth ruler of Tenochtitlan.

Part 3 - Axayacatl, the sixth ruler of Tenochtitlan.

~ Music Credits ~
Araucanian War Song by Down for the Count
Away by Meydän
Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com
Breathe by Daniel Birch
Sustained Light by Daniel Birch
The Gates Are Locked by Daniel Birch
Intro sample, Sir Niney's Rock by Niney the Observer

Episode 11 Credits
Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps.

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