In another of those history-making meetings of two cultures, Pizarro and Atahualpa finally come face to face. Against overwhelming odds, Pizarro succeeds in capturing the Inca Emperor. Website Patreon Support Western Civ 2.0 This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5553835/advertisement ..read more

Last time I introduced Francisco Pizarro. Today we bring Atahualpa onto our board. He will be the Incan Emperor at the time of Pizarro's conquest. But Atahualpa wasn't sitting around waiting for Pizarro to arrive. He had actually just defeated his half-brother in a short civil war caused by the ravages of European smallpox. In other words, there's a lot of context here... WEBSITE SUPPORT THE SHOW WESTERN CIV 2.0 FREE TRIAL ..read more

Today we introduce our Conquistador: Francisco Pizarro. Pizarro hears rumors of a great and wealthy Native American empire to the south: Peru. After a reconnaissance voyage, Pizarro discovers that there is some truth to the rumors. Website Patreon Support Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial ..read more

Today we look more closely at the Inca political and military structure. These two aspects of the Incan Empire will be crucial to understand how Pizzaro, like Cortés, is able to conquer such a vast and powerful empire with so few men. Support the show at Patreon. Check out the Website for more content. Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial ..read more

Here is a sneak peek of the kind of things I get to do on Western Civ 2.0. This feed is available in two ways: Patreon and Glow. (Note: With Glow there is a seven-day free trial.) In this episode, I cover the beginnings of Macedonia as we track the rise of Philip of Macedon and his son. You might have heard of him. We call him Alexander the Great. There are over twenty hours of content on this paid feed and I add another two hours each month. If you enjoy the free podcast feed but would like more, well, here it is. GLOW OPTION PATREON OPTION ..read more

Today I sit down with Historian Martyn Rady and discuss his latest book: The Middle Kingdoms: A New History of Central Europe. This is a sweeping, survey history of Central Europe that is accessible to any reader whatever their knowledge of Central European history. There is a lot in the book and we, in the interview, only get to the Thirty Years' War. Though we do start in the Roman Empire so I guess that's progress! Buy the book HERE. Website Patreon Support Page Western Civ 2.0 ..read more

Today we pivot again and travel further south to the land of the Inca. Long before Pizzaro arrived, the people of the Andes built a miraculous civilization along the highest mountains in North or South America. In this episode, I cover the broad geography and culture of the Andean people. Patreon Support Page Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial Website ..read more

Cortés returns to Tenochtitlan and finally forces the great city into submission, effectively ending Old Mexico. Website Patreon Western Civ 2.0 ..read more

Today I sit down with historian Eckart Frahm to discuss his new book: Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World's First Empire. The Assyrians have a fascinating history that ranges from the ancient sands of Mesopotamia to the pages of the Old Testament. Frahm covers it all in this excellent and readable work. Click HERE to purchase the book. Website Support the Show Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial ..read more

Cortés rushes back to Tenochtitlan only to find the city beyond saving. After the death of Montezuma, he has no choice but to cut his losses and run. Website Ad-Free Shows Teaching Materials Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial ..read more