High up on the craggy peaks of the Urubamba Canyon, a lost city lies wreathed in cloud...In this episode, we explore the mountains of the Andes, and tell the story of the Inca Empire. Find out how these mountain people built the largest empire in the Western Hemipshere, in one of the toughest terrains on earth. With Inca poetry, Quechuan hymns and authentic ... Show More
Jul 2022
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Covering thousands of miles in the Andes, the Inca Trail was the backbone of the ancient empire, connecting the millions of people who lived under its rule. The jewel in its crown, Machu Picchu, was recently named one of the seven wonders of the modern world. But who were the Inc ... Show More
58m 2s
Nov 2022
The Inca's Last Stand (Replay)
November 16, 1532. Atahualpa, the king of the Inca Empire, marches towards the city of Cajamarca in modern-day Peru, surrounded by 80,000 soldiers. Once he arrives, Atahualpa expects the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro to surrender in the town square. But Pizarro has a pla ... Show More
26m 46s
Aug 2023
Hiram Bingham and Machu Picchu
Join us as we learn about the life of Hiram Bingham and his interest in exploring far-off places, which led him to the mountaintop palace of Machu Pichu. We learned about Machu Picchu and the Inca Empire in last week's episode, so be sure to check that out, too.Get $10 off StoryB ... Show More
10m 50s