Mexica: A History Podcast

Jeremy Lipps
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Mexica: A History Podcast is a 9-episode, audio narrative about 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 and his Aztec allies in a richly sensual narrative.

  1. Rulers of Tenochtitlan - The Final Aztec Rulers (Ep13)

    JAN 19

    Rulers of Tenochtitlan - The Final Aztec Rulers (Ep13)

    In this follow-up episode we explore the rulers of Tenochtitlan, or the tlatoque. From the first tlatoani, Acamapichtli, to the final traditional tlatoani, Cuauhtémoc, we'll explore all the "Aztec rulers."  In this episode we explore the final leaders who oversaw the Fall of Tenochtitlan. As Moctezuma II is held captive in his final days, a new leader Cuitlahuac rises to fight for his people.  Part 1 - Cuitlahuac, the 10th ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 2 - Cuauhtémoc, the 11th ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 3 - Tlacotzin, the 12th ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 4 - Motelchiuh, 13th ruler (cuauhtlatoani) of Tenochtitlan. Part 5 - Xochiquentzin, Huanitizin, Teuetzquiti and the end of indigenous leaders. ~ Music Credits ~ Away by Meydän Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Breathe by Daniel Birch Sustained Light by Daniel Birch Intro sample, Sir Niney's Rock by Niney the Observer Episode 13 Credits Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps. Support the show Support the show

    26 min
  2. Rulers of Tenochtitlan - Empire of the Sun (Ep 12)

    08/31/2025

    Rulers of Tenochtitlan - Empire of the Sun (Ep 12)

    In this follow-up episode we explore the rulers of Tenochtitlan, or the tlatoque. From the first tlatoani, Acamapichtli, to the final traditional tlatoani, Cuauhtémoc, we'll explore all the "Aztec rulers." In this episode Tenochtitlan is the dominant city-state ruling over their Triple Alliance partners and under the leadership of Ahuitzotl ad Moctezuma the Younger would expand the empire from the Pacific Coast to the Gulf of Mexico. Then, during the reign of Moctezuma the Younger, ships began to appear on the coast. Part 1 - Tizoc, the seventh ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 2 - Ahuitzotl, the eighth ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 3 - Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, the ninth ruler of Tenochtitlan. ~ Music Credits ~ Araucanian War Song by Down for the Count Away by Meydän Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Breathe by Daniel Birch Sustained Light by Daniel Birch The Gates Are Locked by Daniel Birch Intro sample, Sir Niney's Rock by Niney the Observer Episode 12 Credits Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps. Support the show

    20 min
  3. Rulers of Tenochtitlan - Tenochtitlan Rising (Ep 11)

    01/06/2025 · BONUS

    Rulers of Tenochtitlan - Tenochtitlan Rising (Ep 11)

    In this follow-up episode we explore the rulers of Tenochtitlan, or the tlatoque. From the first tlatoani, Acamapichtli, to the final traditional tlatoani, Cuauhtémoc, we'll explore all the "Aztec rulers." In this episode Tenochtitlan's new rulers are aggressive and eager to expand the empire. Itzcoatl, and his ambitious nephew Tlacaelel, brought a new leadership style that would free the Mexica from their Tepanec overlords, and take that same fight out into the Valley of Mexico. Part 1 - Itzcoatl, the fourth ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 2 - Moctezuma Ilhuicamina, the fifth ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 3 - Axayacatl, the sixth ruler of Tenochtitlan. ~ Music Credits ~ Araucanian War Song by Down for the Count Away by Meydän Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Breathe by Daniel Birch Sustained Light by Daniel Birch The Gates Are Locked by Daniel Birch Intro sample, Sir Niney's Rock by Niney the Observer Episode 11 Credits Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps. Support the show

    25 min
  4. Rulers of Tenochtitlan - The First Rulers (Ep 10)

    05/20/2024 · BONUS

    Rulers of Tenochtitlan - The First Rulers (Ep 10)

    In this follow-up episode we explore the rulers of Tenochtitlan, or the tlatoque. From the first tlatoani, Acamapichtli, to the final traditional tlatoani, Cuauhtémoc, we'll explore all the "Aztec rulers." In this episode Tenochtitlan emerges from the marshes of Lake Texcoco, the first three rulers find themselves subject to King Tezozomoc. Part 1 - Acamapichtli, the first ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 2 - Huitzilihuitl, the second ruler of Tenochtitlan. Part 3 - Chimalpopoca, the third ruler of Tenochtitlan. ~ Music Credits ~ Araucanian War Song by Down for the Count Away by Meydän Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Breathe by Daniel Birch Sustained Light by Daniel Birch Episode 10 Credits Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps. Support the show

    17 min
  5. Bonus Episode: The End of the Mexica (Ep 9)

    06/14/2022

    Bonus Episode: The End of the Mexica (Ep 9)

    In Episode 9, Cortes returns to the Valley of Mexico, bringing with him nearly a thousand refreshed Spanish soldiers, and tens of thousands of Tlaxcalan warriors. A brutal siege would grind the Mexica down until their ability to resist was done. This would be the end of Mexica power and culture in the valley. Part 1 - The March to Texcoco Cortes returns to the Valley of Mexico and is welcomed by a young prince. Part 2 - The Players Are Set With Cortes camped in Texcoco, backed by his Tlaxcala and Acolhua allies, and Cuauhtemoc and the remainder of the Mexica in Tenochtitlan - the sides were set. Part 3 - Siege of Tenochtitlan Cortes tightens his grip around the island of Tenochtitlan, squeezing the life out of the Mexica inside. Part 4 - Mexica Abandon Tenochtitlan With their forces depleted, their food gone, the Tenochca Mexica abandon Moctezuma's Palace, the Sacred Precinct and the rest of Tenochtitlan and head north to shelter with their Mexica neighbors in Tlatelolco. Part 5 - Cortes Gets Routed Feeling eager to close out the siege, Cortes' men charged into a fatal mess, nearly costing Cortes his life. Part 6 - Amaxac Now down to their final sliver of land, their final people, the Mexica huddle in a place called Amaxac. Part 7 - The End of the Mexica The remaining women, children and elderly were allowed to leave while the leadership is taken into Spanish custody, marking the end of Mexica power. Part 8 - The Valley After the Mexica Cortes immediately began work on a new colonial city, burying Tenochtitlan beneath. Part 9 - Mexico Today A brief discussion on my personal views of what Mexica is today, the legacy of the Mexica andother Indigenous people, and the concept of mestizo. Episode 9 Credits Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps. ~ Music ~ Away by Meydän Surreal Forest by Meydän Fourth Imaginary City by cryptic scenery Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Breathe by Daniel Birch Sustained Light by Daniel Birch Fourth Imaginary City by cryptic scenery Fuego de Mateo by Down for the Count Guitar Percussion by Bangcorrupt Taiko drum sequence for looping the sacrifice by Infinita08 Intro coda acoutsic guitar by Valentin Sosnitskiy ~ Sound Effects ~ All sounds procured at freesound.com - Thank you to the creators below for their contributions. splashing footsteps1 by soundmary foley natural water jump by nox sound horses by arnaud coutander walk on dirt road by mikeypme Canadian horse running by vero-marengere horse galloping by max headroom horse snort by bruno auzet horses whinnying by leandiviljoen arrow cutting through the air by bruno auzet ancient old time battle combat horses snorting... by ylearkisto ambient battle noise swords and shouting by phranzen the rain falls against the parasol by straget forest stream between mekhanizatorov settlement and akhtyrka vilage moscow region by halfofthesky water-lapping by ceivh93 rain by idomusics soft wind by florianreichelt fire 2 by pushtobreak horse whinny by inspectorj coopers hawk by blimp66 walking2-gravel by tec-studio lost dream intro by unknown user Mexico City street vendor with street sounds by kdceduk8 taikodrum-41-hz by tarane468 panther by xhwzq6gv pain-schwester by repdac3 walla Cuban men yell bball1 by kyles three cannon shots by originalmaja sailing boat bow wave close perspective by pfannkuchn wood chopping chopping hard wood with metal axe by guntherdorksen timber tree falling by matt beer Support the show

    1h 8m
  6. Fall of Tenochtitlan (Ep 8)

    03/10/2022

    Fall of Tenochtitlan (Ep 8)

    In Episode 8, Cortes wears out his welcome in Tenochtitlan and sacrifices Moctezuma in a final attempt at saving his ambition: the greatest city in the New World. The Noche Triste, among the most iconic nights in Mexican history, plays out as the Spanish-Tlaxcala army flees the city. Part 1 - Cortes Returns to Tenochtitlan Following the Toxcatl Massacre, which decapitated the Mexica nobility in Cortes' absence, he returns to take command of a bad situation. Part 2 - Death of Moctezuma Holed up and pinned down in Axayactl's palace, Moctezuma is killed. Part 3 - Noche Triste On the most famous evening of the entire Conquest, Cortes and his army try to sneak out of Tenochtitlan. A brutal battle erupts as the Spanish flee on the causeway. Part 4 - Battle of Otumba Pursued for days into the desert, Cortes decides to turn and face the pursuing Mexica army. Part 5 - Struggle in Tenochtitlan The challenges facing the Mexica become apparent once the Spanish are gone. And a plague strikes. Part 6 - Cortes Returns After gathering new forces and healing, Cortes brings a refreshed army to finish the Mexica. Episode 8 Credits Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps. ~ Music ~ Araucanian war song by downforthecount Away by Meydän Fourth Imaginary City by cryptic scenery Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Breathe Sustained Light The Gates Are Locked This Could All Be Gone Tomorrow Fourth Imaginary City by cryptic scenery ~ Sound Effects ~ jungle tropical birds and insects by mikevpme water lapping by celch93 splashing footsteps1 by soundmary foley natural water jump by nox sound horses by arnaud coutander walk on dirt road by mikeypme horse snort by bruno auzet horses whinnying by leandiviljoen arrow cutting through the air by bruno auzet ancient old time battle combat horses snorting... by ylearkisto ambient battle noise swords and shouting by phranzen the rain falls against the parasol by straget stones falling by iwanPlays orest stream between mekhanizatorov settlement and akhtyrka vilage moscow region by halfofthesky water-lapping by ceivh93 rain by idomusics fire 2 by pushtobreak horse whinny by inspectorj walking2-gravel by tec-studio Support the show

    47 min
  7. Foreigners in Tenochtitlan (Ep 7)

    03/01/2022

    Foreigners in Tenochtitlan (Ep 7)

    In Episode 7, Cortes enters the Mexica capital and is welcomed. But things quickly go bad and violence erupts. Part 1 - Entering Tenochtitlan Cortes, his Spanish soldiers and 4 or 5 thousand Tlaxcalan warriors enter Tenochtitlan along the causeway. Part 2 - Meeting Moctezuma Moctezuma emerges from the crowd to welcome Cortes to Tenochtitlan. Part 3 - Guests in the Capital The Spanish are welcomed and granted use of the Palace of Axayacatl, the former Tlatoani. Part 4 - The Hostage Moctezuma In one of history's boldest moves, Cortes takes Moctezuma hostage in his own capital and begins to manipulate the empire. Part 5 - Death of Cualpopoca The indigenous chief of nautla, Cualpopoca is brought to Tenochtitlan for his own execution as a manipulation to undercut Moctezuma's sincerity. Part 6 - Narvaez Arrives on the Coast A Spanish captain arrives to reign in Cortes, who will not go so easy. Part 7 - Festival of Toxcatl Pedro de ALvarado loses control of the capital and caves into his fears, attacking the heart of Mexica nobility. Episode 7 Credits Written, researched, performed and produced by Jeremy Lipps. ~ Music ~ Fuego de Mateo by downforthecount Away by Meydän Surreal Forrest by Meydän Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Breathe Sustained Light The Gates Are Locked guitar percussion by bangcorrupt Fourth Imaginary City by cryptic scenery Infinite Taiko Drum Sequence by Infinita08 ~ Sound Effects ~ jungle tropical birds and insects by mikevpme rumble loop by unfa horses by arnaud coutander walk on dirt road by mikeypme horse snort by bruno auzet horses whinnying by leandiviljoen ancient old time battle combat horses snorting... by ylearkisto stones falling by iwanPlays orest stream between mekhanizatorov settlement and akhtyrka vilage moscow region by halfofthesky water-lapping by ceivh93 soft wind by florianreichelt fire 2 by pushtobreak horse whinny by inspectorj coopers hawk by blimp66 walking2-gravel by tec-studio Support the show

    56 min
  8. Entering the Land of Mexico (Ep 6)

    02/22/2022

    Entering the Land of Mexico (Ep 6)

    In Episode 6, Cortes continues his march toward Tenochtitlan with a fateful and violent stop in Cholula. Part 1 - Cholula Cortes and his 400 Spanish soldiers enter Cholula while the nearly 10,000-strong Tlaxcala and Totonac armies wait outside the city. Here they commit one of the worst atrocities ever committed in the Conquest of the New World. Part 2 - Word of the Destruction of Cholula Word of the incomprehensible destruction of Cholula spreads, and with it; fear. Part 3 - Up the Volcano Diego de Ordaz heads the volcano Popocatepetl and gets the first glimpse of Tenochtitlan and Lake Texcoco. Part 4 - Drunk Men Speak Truth Mexica representatives are intercepted by a drunk man who blasts them with his truthful words. Part 5 - Departing Cholula The Cortes Expedition sets out for Tenochtitlan on the final leg of the journey. Part 6 - Chalco The Expedition arrives in the Chalco region, and moves to Moctezuma's doorstep, just two miles from Tenochtitlan. Episode 6 Credits Written, produced and performed by Jeremy Lipps. ~ Music ~ Away by Meydän Surreal Forrest by Meydän guitar percussion by bangcorrupt Daniel Birch, www.danielbirchmusic.com Sustained Light Breathe The Gates Are Locked intro by lost dream Bountiful by Podington Bear ~ Sound Effects ~ rumble loop by unfa horses by arnaud coutander walk on dirt road by mikeypme horse snort by bruno auzet horses whinnying by leandiviljoen ancient old time battle combat horses snorting... by ylearkisto stones falling by iwanPlays orest stream between mekhanizatorov settlement and akhtyrka vilage moscow region by halfofthesky water-lapping by ceivh93 soft wind by florianreichelt fire 2 by pushtobreak horse whinny by inspectorj coopers hawk by blimp66 walking2-gravel by tec-studio Support the show

    36 min
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Mexica: A History Podcast is a 9-episode, audio narrative about 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 and his Aztec allies in a richly sensual narrative.

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Lipps
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Mexica: A History Podcast
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