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The Long Conquest of Yucatán: Montejo vs the Maya
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
While the Aztec capital fell in two years, the Maya of the Yucatán Peninsula resisted Spanish conquest for nearly two decades. This episode follows Francisco de Montejo—a veteran of Cortés's campaign—and his son Montejo the Younger as they lead three grueling attempts to subdue the Maya. We explore the fierce resistance of Maya lords like Nachi Cocom, the strategic alliances that split the Xiu and Cocom factions, and the eventual founding of Mérida on the ruins of T'Hó. Discover why the Maya never fully surrendered and how their culture endured beneath Spanish rule. #Conquistadors #Yucatán #Maya #FranciscoDeMontejo #MontejoElMozo #NachiCocom #Xiu #Cocom #THó #Mérida #Champotón #Chetumal #Mesoamerica #SpanishConquest #MayaResistance #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo