You may think you know about the daring exploits of Columbus, the ruthless ambition of Cortés, but beyond the accepted histories lies a world of indigenous voices—stories of fierce resistance, cunning survival, and unexpected alliances.
What really happened when cultures collided? Who fought back and who forged new paths?
Across April Professor Suzannah Lipscomb tells the untold stories and challenge the myths of the conquests of the Americas.
Today she's joined by Professor Matthew Restall, an expert in Colonial Latin American history, to peel back the myths surrounding figures like Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro. Discover a nuanced history full of diverse peoples, complex alliances, and factors beyond the control of any one conquistador.
Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editors are Amy Haddow and Jo Troy and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
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