The Rest Is History

644. The Fall of the Incas: Empire of Gold (Part 1)

February 16, 2026·1h 16m·7-min readnarrativehistory
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This podcast episode introduces the epic story of Francisco Pizarro and the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, a pivotal moment in world history where fewer than 200 conquistadors overthrew an empire of millions. The narrative blends historical drama, colonial ambition, and cultural col

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Francisco PizarroTomDominicAtahualpaDiego de AlmagroBartolome RuizPedro de Candia

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The Royal Hunt of the Sunby Peter Shaffer1491by Charles C. Mann

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