Ep. 27: The Chimú
Late in the 15th century, there was an empire on the Northern coast of modern-day Peru: The Chimor Empire. The Chimu made their home in the Moche Valley, the culture who had inhabited the area over 5...
12 Loka 202017min
Ep. 26: Alexander of the Andes
Now that we've covered the military and the road system that would transport it, we join Tupac Inca Yupanqui as he marches North. During his campaigns he'll subdue groups by both diplomatic and milita...
28 Syys 202020min
Ep. 25: Inca Roads
Logistics can be often overlooked when one thinks of great armies or military feats. However, getting an army from one place to another is sometimes a feat in itself. Especially, when the army is in...
14 Syys 202017min
Ep. 24: The Military
The Inca would expand their borders in many ways: gift giving, strategic marriages and alliances. But their military would also come to dominate the Andes as well as the western coast of South Americ...
31 Elo 202021min
Ep. 22: Music
Episode 22: MusicToday we are looking at Andean Music thanks to a lecture from Kike Pinto, the founder and curator of TAKI/Institute, Museum of Musical Instruments and Cultural Center. The museum is ...
3 Elo 202025min
Tales of the Andes
Welcome to Tales of the Andes! Fictional stories based on real events, places, ceremonies and people in and around the Andes. Tales of the Andes allows me to do some creative writing and bring the n...
5 Heinä 202018min
Ep. 21: The Heir of Pachacuti
Pachacuti has been getting up there in years. He can still administer his empire from Cuzco, but he can no longer go on campaign. When a rebellion breaks out in Collasuyu he can’t march with his arm...
8 Kesä 202018min
