The Fall of the Incas: The Last Emperor (Part 6)

The podcast explores the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire, focusing on the power struggles between conquistadors Pizarro and Almagro, and the resistance of Inca leader Manco. It details Almagro's defeat and execution, and Pizarro's subsequent assassination, which deepened the conflict. The discussion covers Manco's guerrilla warfare from Vilcabamba, his eventual murder by Spanish refugees, and the collapse of Inca resistance. The hosts also examine the devastating impact of Spanish rule on the indigenous population, including disease, forced labor in mines like Potosi, and cultural collapse, while also noting internal criticism from Spanish officials. The episode concludes with the demise of the Neo-Inca kingdom and the execution of Tupac Amaru, marking the end of Inca sovereignty.