About this episode
The episode explores the legacy of Malintzin, a Mesoamerican woman who played a crucial role as a translator for Spanish colonizers and examines her relationship with Hernando Cortés.
A look at the controversial legacy of Malintzin: an enslaved Mesoamerican woman who changed the course of history when she became a translator for Spanish colonisers. We dive into the records that have been le‘ behind about her life and analyse her so-called affair with famed conquistador Hernando Cortés. In this funny, fascinating, and scandal-filled podcast, Jameela Jamil and historian Dr Kate Lister pore over the stories of six astonishing “other women”. Women who have been shamed, disparaged and underestimated. Some have been cheated out of the history books altogether. Now Jameela and Kate are placing their stories in the spotlight – to see what history looks like through the eyes of the so-called side-chick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Hosts: Jameela Jamil, Dr Kate Lister
Topics covered
- Mesoamerican history
- colonization
- translation
- female legacy
- historical analysis
- cultural impact
Keywords
- Malintzin
- Hernando Cortés
- Spanish colonization
- Mesoamerican history
- female figures
- historical legacy
- translation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wondery
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