Elliot tells the story of the destruction of the indigenous Mayan peoples of Guatemala and their leader, Tecun Uman.
He shares first hand accounts of The Spanish conquest of The K╩╝iche╩╝ kingdom and the brutal treatment of the Native Americans at the hands of Conquistador Pedro de Alvarado.
A fascinating account of the history of the Americas, and the brave defiance of its indigenous peoples.
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https://anthologyofheroespodcast.com/the-last-stand-of-the-maya-the-tale-of-tecun-uman