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Hernan Cortez: How 500 Men Brought Down the Aztec Empire | History Camp

June 3, 2026·1h 10m
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Today, we look at the life of Hernan Cortes, his arrival in Hispaniola, how he captured Moctezuma, and other interesting topics… WELCOME TO History Camp! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsors: Brunt and Morgan & Morgan- Get $10 off at BRUNT with code "CAMP" at http://bruntworkwear.com/CAMPWant the even WILDER theories?SIGN UP TO THE PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/CampGagnon👕🧢 Shop CAMP Merch: https://camp-rd.com/collections/ufo🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets: https://markgagnonlive.com🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.comTimestamps:0:00 Welcome to CAMP1:27 Camp Bulletin + Christos YAPPIN3:06 Early Life of Cortez7:39 Arrival in Hispaniola8:45 Conquering Cuba11:07 Cortez Sails to Mexico15:36 Life at Tenochtitlán18:05 Founding of Veracruz + Hernan’s Translators23:25 Mexica’s Join Spanish Troops26:24 March Into Tenochtitlán33:20 Cortez Captures Moctezuma37:14 Death of Moctezuma39:43 Escaping Tenochtitlán + Final Siege46:30 Cartas de Relación + Governor of New Spain51:47 Final Years of Cortez’s Life54:02 Influence of Cortez1:00:28 Drop Your Thoughts! + Jaime Phone Call#camping #history #podcast #historyfacts #ancient #ancienthistory #mystery #interesting #hiddengems

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