In this episode, we explore the life and downfall of Montezuma II, the ninth emperor of the Aztec Empire. Born into a powerful lineage, Montezuma leaned heavily on tradition, faith, and the wisdom passed down through generations. But when Hernán Cortés and the Spanish conquistadors arrived, those same traditions that once gave him strength became his greatest weakness — leading to the betrayal of his people, collapse, and his tragic death.
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