The HORRIFIC Ending of the Aztec Empire Nobody Talks about | William Brown

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FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/jWnd9TMz-vM Subscribe Here: @juliandoreyclips WILL's LINKS YT: https://www.youtube.com/@incredhistory/videos IG: https://www.instagram.com/incredhistory?igsh=OGh4NzI5aTBvaWl6&utm_source=qr X: https://x.com/incredhistory?s=21 After regrouping and rebuilding their alliances, Hernán Cortés and his forces launched the final siege of Tenochtitlan — one of the most devastating battles in world history. What followed was months of starvation, brutal street fighting, disease, collapsing infrastructure, and the destruction of the Aztec capital itself. This episode explores the final fall of Tenochtitlan, the capture and torture of Cuauhtémoc, the rise of Spanish colonial rule, and what ultimately became of Hernán Cortés after conquering Mexico. Inside this episode: • How Cortés regrouped after disaster and prepared for the final siege • The brutal street-by-street destruction of Tenochtitlan • Cuauhtémoc’s capture and the infamous oil torture story • The collapse of the Aztec Empire and beginning of New Spain • The Council of the Indies and Spain’s growing colonial control • Cortés’ relationship with La Malinche and their child • Why Cortés eventually lost political influence despite his conquest • His final expeditions, including Baja California exploration • How Cortés died wealthy and was ultimately buried in Mexico City The conquest permanently reshaped the Americas and marked the beginning of a completely new era of global empire, trade, religion, and warfare. @juliandoreyclips