An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Bernardino de Sahagún

1 book referenced

Books by Bernardino de Sahagún

Florentine Codex

Referenced in 2 episodes

388. The Fall of the Aztecs: The Festival of Blood (Part 5)

November 14, 2023

Context:

Described as an indigenous account 'told by indigenous people to Franciscan friars' - used as a source for the Mexica perspective on the temple massacre, with a lengthy passage quoted from it.

264: Mexico: Day of the Dead

November 26, 2022

Context:

Referenced as 'this great source, this pioneering work of ethnography by a Franciscan friar in the mid-16th century' discussing life among the Mexica/Aztecs, specifically their use of marigold flowers in religious rituals.