The Conquest of the Inca Empire: Francisco Pizarro and Its Lasting Legacy

⚔️ Dive into the dramatic conquest of the Inca Empire by Francisco Pizarro. 🌍 Learn about Pizarro’s origins in Trujillo, Spain 🇪🇸, and how he exploited the Inca civil war to his advantage. 🛡️ Discover the capture and execution of Atahualpa 🏹, the fall of Cuzco 🏛️, and the devastating human cost 💔, including diseases and exploitation on indigenous populations. 🌄 The episode explores the long-term impacts of the conquest, from cultural destruction 📜🔥 to the introduction of new technologies ⚙️ and religion ✝️.