
The podcast explores the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, focusing on the conquistadors' insatiable greed for gold and the internal conflicts within the Inca leadership. It details Pizarro's manipulation of the civil war between Atahualpa and Huascar, and the installation of Manco as a puppet emperor. The narrative highlights the Spaniards' disrespect for Inca culture, including the melting down of golden artifacts and the desecration of temples. Pedro de Alvarado's disastrous expedition and the battles against Inca generals Quisquis and Rumiñahui are also discussed, revealing the strategic challenges and brutal tactics employed by both sides. Ultimately, the episode sets the stage for Manco's growing disillusionment with Spanish rule and the impending battle for Cusco.
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