Julian Dorey Podcast #421 - "Hollywood BANNED!" - Uncensored History of Aztecs, Conquistadors & Cannibals | Will Brown
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May 13, 2026 
William Brown, ancient history researcher and creator of the Incredible History channel, shares field investigations across the Americas. He explores Aztec origins, conquistador letters and controversies. They discuss Cholula, La Canela, cannibalism claims, siege tactics, AI-generated historical visuals, and cinematic potential for conquest-era stories.
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AI Levels The Filmmaking Playing Field
- AI lets small history creators produce cinematic re-enactments that previously required Hollywood budgets.
- William Brown uses image-first generation (Nano Banana) then animate prompts to keep character consistency in conquistador videos.
How To Use AI For Historical Videos
- Use AI for B-roll and visualization, but generate high-quality images first and refine prompts for animation.
- Brown recommends Nano Banana for consistent character images then detailed animation prompts to avoid 'AI slop'.
Why Spanish Accounts Deserve Serious Consideration
- Spanish primary sources are flawed but uniquely useful because many are official letters to the crown and self-incriminating.
- Brown reads Cortés, Bernal Díaz and uses Project Gutenberg to access 16th-century primary documents.
