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Gentling's painting was an influence on our series. That recreation of Motecuhzoma's palace is looking at the rear entrance, here's our version as seen from the front. https://t.co/F1P1EG2zcu
@noticonquista They were not knights, but they compared themselves to the famed knights of legend. Roland, Orlando, Amadis, Montesinos, etc.
502 years ago this weekend. Artists record everything in the coastal camp of these strangers from another world.
Since Cortes had brought at least two Spanish mistresses, at first he gave away the Indigenous girls given to him in tribute. These girls were more valuable to Cortes as gifts for his followers. Cortes’ ability to persuade his men depended on his ability to reward them. 6/12
Our friend & @HelioscopePDX studiomate @TerryBlas leads this wonderful list of the best Aztec themed superhero artworks! #AztecPop #DCUniverse https://t.co/brNnfKsRI5
QUETZALCOATL vs KING KONG!
Not an April Fool post, an actual scene from the new movie #GodzillaVsKong
Before Spaniards distributed Indigenous girls, they were baptized. Gifts of girls as "companions" would occur many times. Diaz complained that "The finest females would be set apart (for the captains). When it came to us soldiers, we found none left but old and ugly women." 4/5
Diaz: "Cortes (and the rest of the cavalry) came galloping up. The nature of the ground was quite favorable for its manœuvres; our small body of cavalry in every way made the best use of their weapons." 6/9