644. The Fall of the Incas: Empire of Gold (Part 1)
February 16, 2026
Description
Why was the Spanish conquest of the Incas one of the most pivotal moments in world history? Who was Francisco Pizarro, the buccaneer behind this bloody event? And, what was the glittering Incan...
Books Referenced
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
Author: Charles C. Mann
Context:
Dominic described it as 'an absolutely wonderful book' about the New World before Columbus, noting that despite having 'a lot of science in it' including content about pollen, plants, and agricultural terracing, it's really interesting. The book's comparison of the Inca Empire's length to a power stretching from St. Petersburg to Cairo was cited.