E129: Aztec Assassination Pt. 2 - Emperor Montezuma II

Published: Jan. 15, 2019, 8:01 a.m.

The death of the Great emperor Montezuma led to the demise of the Aztec Empire and the near extinction of its people. But who was responsible for this great calamity? The leading theories suggest that Montezuma was either assassinated by the invading force, or murdered by an uprising of his own people.\nSponsors!\nOxygen Network - Check out Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice this Saturday at 7 on Oxygen.\nTorrid - Go to Torrid.com and use Promo Code UNSOLVED15 for $15 off every $50 you spend! That means you can get up to $150 off a $500 order!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices