Mexica: A History Podcast is an 8-episode, audio narrative about Moctezuma, the Aztec Triple Alliance and the Conquest of Mexico. Historically sourced (from both Indigenous sources and first hand European accounts) with the goal of bringing the rich sights, scents and sounds of the Mexica world to the listener. This podcast takes the listener through the Spanish defeat of Moctezuma, his Mexica people and his Aztec allies in a richly sensual narrative.

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Episode 1 – Moctezuma and the Valley of Mexico.
In Episode 1, we meet the Emperor Moctezuma and learn about some of his habits and beliefs. The Tlatelolco Market comes to life and we walk the streets of Tenochtitlan.
Part 1 – Tlatoani Moctezuma
Part 2 – Tenochtitlan
Part 3 – Politics of the Valley
Part 4 – Blood Debt to the Gods
Part 5 – Prayer and a Messenger from the Coast

Episode 1 Credits
Researched, written, produced and performed by Jeremy Lipps.

~ Music ~
Intro Coda, acoustic guitar by Valentin Sosnitskiy
Fourth Imaginary City by cryptic scenery
Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com
Storm Ambience
Early Morning Breakup
This Could All Be Gone Tomorrow
Sustained Light
Breathe
The Gates Are Locked

~ Sound Effects ~
taikodrum by tarane468
jungle-tropical-birds-and-insects by mikeypme
thunderclap by dave-welshbanshee-crying by aldebarancw
Barcelona street restaurants near Sagrada Familia by nimlos
dog barking single by inspectorj
quetzales by laurent
hummingbird strafe by gezortenplotz
banshee-crying by aldebarancw
fire2 by pushtobreak
cranes by ayamahambho
thunder-clap-owb-ky by dave-welsh

All music was sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org
Sound FX via FreeSound.org

Cortés, Extremadura and the New World.
In Episode 2, we explore Extremadura Spain, home of some of the most vicious conquistadors where Cortes was raised. The narrative follows Cortes from his childhood in the small town of Medellin to his first lessons in genocide in Cuba through the climactic battles with the Maya.

Part 1 – Extremadura, Home of Conquistadors
Part 2 – Life in the Indies
Part 3 – Tabasco
Part 4 – Taking of Potonchan
Part 5 – Battle of Cintla

Episode 2 Credits
Written, produced and performed by Jeremy Lipps.

~ Music ~
Intro Coda, acoustic guitar by Valentin Sosnitskiy
Fuego de Mateo by downforthecount
Araucanian war song by downforthecount
guitar percussion by bangcorrupt
Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com
Sustained Light
The Gates Are Locked
taiko drum sequence for looping the sacrifice by infinita08
intro by lost dream

~ Sound Effects ~
water-lapping by ceivh93
Barcelona street restaurants near Sagrada Familia by nimlos
horses muffled hooves on dirt by craigsmith_r
jungle-tropical-birds-and-insects by mikeypme
canoe in flooded forest by reinsamba
ambiance night wildlife by inspectorj
campfire sound by sterckxs
three cannon shots by originalmaja
timber tree falling by matt_beer
ambient battle noise swords and shouting by phranzen
pain schwester by repdac3
dog barking single by inspectorj
musket 2 shots by kmarz1
steps park by hannagreen
arrow cutting through the air by bruno auzet
walla cuban men yell bball1 natural by kyles
horse galloping by max headroom
mercado 05 by dobroide
horse snort by bruno auzet
horses jingle jangle by craigsmith_r
canadian horse running by vero marengere

All music was sourced from www.freemusicarchive.org
Sound FX via www.FreeSound.org