648. The Fall of the Incas: Battle for the Sacred City (Part 5)
The episode chronicles the dramatic 1536 uprising led by Inca emperor Manco against Spanish rule in Cusco, marking a turning point in the conquest of the Inca Empire. Despite initial success, the rebellion ultimately fails due to Spanish military advantages, internal Inca divisions, and t
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