The Lienzo de Tlaxcala, housed in the convent-turned-museum in Tlaxcala, is an 18th-century facsimile reflecting the city’s historical narrative during la Conquista. Isabel Bueno argues that Tlaxcalans, often seen as traitors, were actually a sophisticated society driven to ally with the Spanish against greater oppressors, the Aztecs. She emphasizes that the 500th anniversary of modern Tlaxcala's foundation is an opportunity for reflection beyond mere commemoration. The anthropologist calls out the manipulation of history by victors and highlights the need to reinterpret the stigma attached to the Tlaxcalans.
The Lienzo de Tlaxcala codex, created by the Spanish court, serves as proof of a myth regarding Tlaxcala's role in la Conquista, emphasizing legitimacy and alliances.
Isabel Bueno proposes a different historical narrative for the Tlaxcalans, who have been labeled as traitors, presenting them instead as a complex society with defined structures.
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