Machu Picchu: The Fall of the Inca Empire

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In the final part of the 4-part series, the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Peru in 1526 in a bloody pursuit of gold and riches; it was the beginning of the end for the Inca. The Inca were unable to comprehend the Spanish weapons of war, foresee their underhanded tactics or resist the deadly diseases they brought with them. In the final episode, Dan and his expert guests trace the fall of the Inca and tell the story of the clash between these two mighty empires- so different from one another. Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore. All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media. Dan Snow's History Hit is a History Hit podcast.