In 1521, the Aztec Empire fell, overthrown by the Spanish. The conquistadors are said to have exploited the weakness of Emperor Moctezuma II. But there was one woman who played a crucial role: Malinche. Without this young slave, who proved indispensable as Hernán Cortés' interpreter, the Spanish might never have invaded Mexico.
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In 1521, the Aztec Empire fell, overthrown by the Spanish. The conquistadors are said to have exploited the weakness of Emperor Moctezuma II. But there was one woman who played a crucial role: Malinche. Without this young slave, who proved indispensable as Hernán Cortés' interpreter, the Spanish might never have invaded Mexico.
#history #aztecs #arte
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