133 episodes

A History of the Inca is a historical podcast focusing on one of the largest empires in pre-columbian America. The Inca were the culmination of civilization in the Andes Mountains. The culture, government and society were unique when compared to other societies and have yet to truly be explored in the podcasting world.

In A History of the Inca, we will explore pre-Inca states and the hostile world they inhabited. We will learn of the Inca origins and how they were but one of many ethnic groups carving out a living miles above sea level. From their beginnings as a small ethnic group we will march with their armies as they set out to expand their rule over Andes. We dissect their administration and government while also looking at how ordinary people fared under the empire.

When seemingly at its height, the Inca see the Spanish arrive. And though some end the rule of the Inca with the Spanish conquistadores, there is much more to the story…

A History of the Inca Nick Machinski

    • History
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

A History of the Inca is a historical podcast focusing on one of the largest empires in pre-columbian America. The Inca were the culmination of civilization in the Andes Mountains. The culture, government and society were unique when compared to other societies and have yet to truly be explored in the podcasting world.

In A History of the Inca, we will explore pre-Inca states and the hostile world they inhabited. We will learn of the Inca origins and how they were but one of many ethnic groups carving out a living miles above sea level. From their beginnings as a small ethnic group we will march with their armies as they set out to expand their rule over Andes. We dissect their administration and government while also looking at how ordinary people fared under the empire.

When seemingly at its height, the Inca see the Spanish arrive. And though some end the rule of the Inca with the Spanish conquistadores, there is much more to the story…

    Ep. 59: Las Nuevas Leyes

    Ep. 59: Las Nuevas Leyes

    El abuso y explotación de las poblaciones indígenas en las Américas no pasó desapercibido. Con la bula papal emitida, Carlos V tuvo que abordar la situación. La solución: Las Nuevas Leyes. Si bien las leyes no fueron bien recibidas en Hispanoamérica, en ninguna parte provocaron una reacción más acalorada que en Peru.
    Si desea apoyar el programa monetariamente, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://www.patreon.com/incapodcast.  Y Gracias!
    Siga el programa en Twitter @Incapodcast o encuéntrenos en nuestra página de Facebook: A History of the Inca
    Música de entrada/salida de: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil
    Música de transición por: Kike Pinto

    • 30 min
    Ep. 58: Chilenos y Pachacamos

    Ep. 58: Chilenos y Pachacamos

    Nuestro foco se aleja del Inca para cubrir la ruptura de Francisco Pizarro y Diego de Almagro. Las diferencias entre los dos conquistadores y socios eran irreconciliables y las consecuencias hundirían al país en múltiples guerras civiles.
    Si desea apoyar el programa monetariamente, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://www.patreon.com/incapodcast.  Y Gracias!
    Siga el programa en Twitter @Incapodcast o encuéntrenos en nuestra página de Facebook: A History of the Inca
    Música de entrada/salida de: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil
    Música de transición por: K**e Pinto

    • 21 min
    Ep: 57: Vilcabamba (Español)

    Ep: 57: Vilcabamba (Español)

    Con el sitio de Cuzco un fracaso, el Inca debe retirarse a Andesuyu y establecer un estado en el exilio en el área de Vilcabamba. En otras partes de los Andes, la resistencia contra los españoles continuaba.
    Si desea apoyar el programa monetariamente, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://www.patreon.com/incapodcast.  Y Gracias!
    Siga el programa en Twitter @Incapodcast o encuéntrenos en nuestra página de Facebook: A History of the Inca
    Música de entrada/salida de: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil
    Música de transición por: K**e Pinto

    • 28 min
    Ep. 66: An Epilogue

    Ep. 66: An Epilogue

    In our final episode, some loose ends are tied up as we look at a few Inca descendants. We then close the show with some final thoughts. 
    If you’d like to support the show monetarily please click the following link: https://www.patreon.com/incapodcast OR visit our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/ahistoryoftheinca.  And thank you!
    Please follow the show on Twitter @Incapodcast, find us on our Facebook page: A History of the Inca or check out our website: http://ahistoryoftheinca.wordpress.com.
    Intro/Exit music by: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil
    Transition music by: Kike Pinto

    • 35 min
    Ep. 56: El Asedio de Cusco

    Ep. 56: El Asedio de Cusco

    Ha llegado la hora de que el Inca se sacuda el yugo español. En este episodio Manco Inca lanza un ataque y pone cerco al Ombligo del Universo.
    Si desea apoyar el programa monetariamente, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: https://www.patreon.com/incapodcast.  Y Gracias!
    Siga el programa en Twitter @Incapodcast o encuéntrenos en nuestra página de Facebook: A History of the Inca
    Música de entrada/salida de: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil
    Música de transición por: K**e Pinto

    • 24 min
    Ep. 65: Death of the Inca

    Ep. 65: Death of the Inca

    In our final narrative episode, Vilcabamba has gone silent and the Treaty of Acobamba is waiting to be signed. Toledo tries to make contact but it only results in war with the last Sapa Inca of Vilcabamba: Tupac Amaru.
    If you’d like to support the show monetarily please click the following link: https://www.patreon.com/incapodcast OR visit our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/ahistoryoftheinca.  And thank you!
    Please follow the show on Twitter @Incapodcast, find us on our Facebook page: A History of the Inca or check out our website: http://ahistoryoftheinca.wordpress.com.
    Intro/Exit music by: Kalx aka Kaliran: Andean Lounge, Scream of the Devil
    Transition music by: Kike Pinto

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Nailea AP ,

Love it!

I’m Peruvian and while I was taught a lot of this during high school it wasn’t nearly as to rough and well explained like it is here. I am only on the first 5 chapters but I love it.

hoseconnector ,

Excellent Podcast for Everyone!

This is a very well researched and interesting podcast. Nick does an excellent job of situating the different possibilities of what could have happened in an easy to follow narrative, the story is accessible to everyone, and even those who have done their own research can learn something new every episode! I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in the history of the Inca, and will be spending my summer reading some of the sources he recommends in his bibliography.

Tony Gianni ,

Detailed and well researched.

Slow (in a good way), steady and informative. Well done!

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