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The Complicated Story of La Malinche

La Malinche served as Hernán Cortés's interpreter, and provided him with sensitive information that aided his conquest of Mexico, leading many to view her as a traitor to her people. But she was also enslaved by Cortés, and many now see her as an icon of motherhood and feminine power. John Leguizamo and historians explore this complicated legacy.
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Clip Season 1 Episode 1 Length 03:36 Premiere: 09/27/24

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Season 1 VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos Episodes

Solidarity in a New Era
S1 E3 Length 54:50 Premiere Date 10/11/24

Threads in the American Tapestry
S1 E2 Length 54:27 Premiere Date 10/04/24

Echoes of Empires
S1 E1 Length 54:25 Premiere Date 09/27/24

Exploring the Tunnels of Teotihuacán
Clip Length 03:04 Premiere Date 09/27/24

The Complicated Story of La Malinche
Clip Length 03:36 Premiere Date 09/27/24

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Echoes of Empires - S1 E1

Host John Leguizamo examines the rise and legacy of the Great Empires and civilizations of Mexico, South America and the Caribbean.

  • Sunday September 13, 2026 2:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Thursday September 17, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
  • Thursday September 17, 2026 3:00 am CT on KET

Threads in the American Tapestry - S1 E2

Explore how Latino DNA has been pivotal to the identity of the U.S.

  • Sunday September 20, 2026 2:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Thursday September 24, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
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Solidarity in a New Era - S1 E3

Discover how Latinos contributed to the shaping of modern America despite sometimes being regulated to the fringes of mainstream society.

  • Sunday September 27, 2026 2:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Thursday October 1, 2026 4:00 am ET on KET
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