645. The Fall of the Incas: Massacre in the Andes (Part 2)

John Hemming

Indexed context: The host discusses the brutal massacre of the Incas during the Battle of Cayamaca, highlighting the overwhelming force of the Spanish conquistadors.…

James Lockhart

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Men of Cayamaca' to highlight the historical context and the backgrounds of the individuals involved in the Spanish conquest.…

George R.R. Martin

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Game of Thrones' to illustrate the intense power struggle between the Inca brothers, Huascar and Atahualpa. This comparison highli…

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What happened when the Spanish conquistadors lead by Francisco Pizarro came face to face with the ruthless emperor of the Incan Empire, Atahualpa? How did the Incas treat their strange, pale, alien visitors with their horses? And, why did a brutal, bloody fight to the death break out between the two sides after the meeting? Join Dominic and Tom, as they discuss one of the most totemic meetings of all time - the emperor of the Incas Atahualpa and the Spanish buccaneer Francisco Pizarro. Would either survive the confrontation that ensued? Become a member today and join us at The Rest Is History Festival at Hampton Court Palace on the 4th and 5th of July 2026. This is a members-only event. Join the Athelstans for guaranteed entry or become a Friend of the Show to enter the ballot. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, exclusive miniseries and more.Sign up now at ⁠therestishistory.com and find out more about the festival here.UTM: http://therestishistory.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=trihfestival&utm_term=listeners&utm_content=episodedescription _______ This episode is sponsored by Anthropic, the team behind Claude. Try Claude for free today at Claude.ai/restishistory _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude

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John Hemming

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John Hemming, in his brilliant book, The Conquest of the Incas, said, you know, how do you know how many people died? Somewhere between 2,000 and 8,000, even if you take a kind of lower estimate.

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Indexed context: John Hemming, in his brilliant book, The Conquest of the Incas, said, you know, how do you know how many people died? Somewhere between 2,000 and 8,000, even if you take a kind of lower estimate.

The host discusses the brutal massacre of the Incas during the Battle of Cayamaca, highlighting the overwhelming force of the Spanish conquistadors. John Hemming's book, 'The Conquest of the Incas,' provides a detailed account of the violence and chaos that ensued, emphasizing the staggering loss of life.

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James Lockhart

Best for Historians and enthusiasts of colonial historyOften cited around Spanish conquest of the Inca

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A brilliant book of historical detective work called The Men of Cayamaca by James Lockhart, American historian, written about 1970, where he really dug into where they were all from and what they all did.

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Indexed context: There's a brilliant book of historical detective work called The Men of Cayamaca by James Lockhart, American historian, written about 1970, where he really dug into where they were all from and what they all did.

The host mentions 'The Men of Cayamaca' to highlight the historical context and the backgrounds of the individuals involved in the Spanish conquest. The book provides a detailed examination of the soldiers' origins and motivations, which adds depth to the discussion of Pizarro's expedition.

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George R.R. Martin

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We're going to be talking about the historical contexts behind some of the greatest and most famous books of all time... and then also some more modern stuff. So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.

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Trigger: Game of Thrones style struggle

For: Fans of historical drama and political intrigue

Indexed context: So very Game of Thrones style struggle for the throne.

The host mentions 'Game of Thrones' to illustrate the intense power struggle between the Inca brothers, Huascar and Atahualpa. This comparison highlights the dramatic nature of their conflict, akin to the political intrigue found in the popular series.

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Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte

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We will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women.

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Indexed context: We will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein.

The host mentioned 'Wuthering Heights' as an example of thrilling Gothic literature while introducing their new podcast about books. This reference highlights the show's intention to explore the historical contexts and stories behind famous literary works.

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Indexed context: we will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women.

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The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Trigger: historical contexts in literature

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Indexed context: we will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women.

The host mentioned 'The Great Gatsby' as part of a broader discussion on iconic stories that will be explored in their new podcast. This reference highlights the show's intent to delve into the historical backgrounds and narratives of famous literary works.

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Normal People

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Indexed context: So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.

The host briefly mentions 'Normal People' as part of a broader discussion about modern literature. This inclusion highlights the show's intention to explore a variety of significant books across different genres and eras.

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Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

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Indexed context: We will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women.

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Indexed context: So Game of Thrones, Normal People, The Hunger Games, Hamnet, all manner of exciting stories.

The host briefly mentions 'Hamnet' as part of a broader discussion about various books that will be covered in their new podcast series. It serves as an example of modern literature that they plan to explore alongside classic works.

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Little Women

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We will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women.

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Indexed context: we will be looking at thrilling Gothic bodice rippers like Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein, as well as iconic stories like The Great Gatsby or Little Women.

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The Conquest of the Incas

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Indexed context: The host discusses the brutal massacre of the Incas during the Battle of Cayamaca, highlighting the overwhelming force of the Spanish conquistadors.…

The Men of Cayamaca

The Rest Is History · 10:50

Indexed context: The host mentions 'The Men of Cayamaca' to highlight the historical context and the backgrounds of the individuals involved in the Spanish conquest.…

Game of Thrones

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'Game of Thrones' to illustrate the intense power struggle between the Inca brothers, Huascar and Atahualpa. This comparison highli…

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