Francisco Pizarro — The Rest Is History Vault

First Episode Appearance: 644. The Fall of the Incas: Empire of Gold (Part 1)16 Feb 2026
Last Episode Appearance: 646. The Fall of the Incas: Death to the Emperor (Part 3)23 Feb 2026
Year Range: 1532 – 1533

The Rest Is History episodes about Francisco Pizarro

644. The Fall of the Incas: Empire of Gold (Part 1)Part 1
2026-02-16 • 1532 – 1533
From the The Fall of the Incas: Empire, Massacre, and the Emperor's End
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 Empire…
Francisco Pizarro Spain Age of Discovery Colonialism
The Fall of the Incas: Massacre in the Andes (Part 2)Part 2
2026-02-19 • 1532 – 1533
From the The Fall of the Incas: Empire, Massacre, and the Emperor's End
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 vi…
Francisco Pizarro Atahualpa Cajamarca Andes Age of Discovery Colonialism
646. The Fall of the Incas: Death to the Emperor (Part 3)Part 3
2026-02-23 • 1532 – 1533
From the The Fall of the Incas: Empire, Massacre, and the Emperor's End
What happened to the emperor of the Incas after he was taken prisoner by the Spanish conquistadors? Did the formidable buccaneer, Francisco Pizarro, and his men succeed in discovering the treasure tro…
Francisco Pizarro Atahualpa Inca Empire Age of Discovery Colonialism