The Inca Mitmaq: Resettlement as an Imperial Strategy

Inca Censorship: The Extirpation of Idolatry Campaign

In the early 17th century, Spanish priests launched a systematic campaign to eradicate Inca religion. This episode focuses on the Extirpation of Idolatry, covering the 1610s visitador Cristóbal de Albornoz and his destruction of huacas, the trial of the priest Hernando de Avendaño, and the 1623 auto de fe in Lima. We explore how the campaign targeted ceque lines, mummies, and sacred objects, and how Andean communities resisted by hiding huacas and blending Catholic saints with their own deities. Key figures include Juan Pérez Bocanegra, who wrote the Quechua song 'Hanac Pachap' to appropriate Inca musical traditions, and Francisco de Ávila, whose investigation of huacas in Huarochirí produced the invaluable Quechua manuscript now called the Huarochirí Manuscript. We discuss the role of indigenous assistants, the use of torture, and the long-term cultural erosion of the Inca worldview. #Inca #ExtirpationOfIdolatry #CristóbalDeAlbornoz #HernandoDeAvendaño #FranciscoDeÁvila #HuarochiríManuscript #JuanPérezBocanegra #HanacPachap #huaca #ceque #autoDeFe #AndeanReligion #ColonialPeru #CatholicMissionaries #IncaResistance #Tawantinsuyu #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Inca Anti-Colonial Resistance: The Neo-Inca State of Vilcabamba

After the Spanish conquest of Cusco in 1533, the Inca Empire didn't simply vanish. A rump state held out in the remote jungle city of Vilcabamba for nearly four decades. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Neo-Inca State — its founding by Manco Inca, its hidden mountain capital, the assassination of Titu Cusi, and the final capture and execution of Tupac Amaru I. They discuss how the Inca adapted their governance, religion, and military strategy to survive in a shrinking domain, and why the Spanish ultimately saw the Vilcabamba Incas as a threat even after their empire had fallen. Along the way, they touch on the role of the Qhapaq Ñan, the use of chasqui runners in the jungle, and the complex diplomacy between Spanish missionaries and Inca rulers. A story of resilience, adaptation, and the end of an era. #Vilcabamba #NeoIncaState #MancoInca #TituCusi #TupacAmaru #IncaResistance #SpanishConquest #QhapaqÑan #Cusco #Peru #Andes #16thCentury #ColonialHistory #IndigenousHistory #Resistance #History #FexingoHistory #IncaEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Inca Hydraulic Engineering: Fountains and Canals at Tipón

This episode dives into the Inca mastery of water engineering, focusing on the archaeological site of Tipón near Cusco. Lucas and Luna explore the precise stone channels, ceremonial fountains, and agricultural terraces that still function today. They discuss the spiritual significance of water in Inca cosmology, the role of the Sapa Inca in hydraulic projects, and the engineering principles behind the canal systems. The episode also touches on the site's possible use as a royal estate and agricultural laboratory, similar to Moray. Listeners will learn about the specific builders, the flow rates of the fountains, and how the Incas shaped water without mortar or metal tools. #Inca #Tipón #HydraulicEngineering #WaterManagement #Andes #Cusco #SapaInca #Pachacuti #Tawantinsuyu #Irrigation #Terraces #Fountains #IncaEngineering #Archaeology #Peru #History #FexingoHistory #PreColumbian Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Inca Anti-Colonial Resistance: The Siege of Lima 1536

When Manco Inca besieged Cusco in 1536, he also launched a coordinated attack on the Spanish coastal capital of Lima, a often-overlooked prong of the rebellion. This episode explores the Inca strategy, the role of the Qhapaq Ñan in moving troops rapidly from the highlands to the coast, and the Spanish defense led by Francisco Pizarro himself. We discuss the clash of military technologies—Inca slings, clubs, and hand-to-hand tactics versus Spanish cavalry, gunpowder, and fortified positions—and how the siege ultimately failed, partly due to the arrival of reinforcements from across the empire. The episode also examines the broader significance: how Lima's survival allowed the Spanish to maintain a foothold on the coast, from which they would eventually launch the reconquest of the highlands. Featuring details from chronicler Pedro Cieza de León and archaeological evidence from key battle sites. #IncaEmpire #SiegeOfLima #MancoInca #FranciscoPizarro #QhapaqÑan #Tawantinsuyu #Andes #ColonialResistance #1536 #Cusco #Lima #IncaWarfare #SpanishConquest #PedroCiezaDeLeon #IncaHistory #AntiColonial #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Inca Anti-Colonial Resistance: The Siege of Cusco 1536

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1536 Siege of Cusco, where Manco Inca led a massive indigenous uprising against Spanish conquistadors. They detail how Manco mustered an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 warriors, laying siege to the former Inca capital for months. The conversation highlights key figures like Cahuide, the Inca commander who died atop Sacsayhuaman, and the Cañari auxiliaries who fought alongside the Spanish. Lucas explains the tactical brilliance of the Inca assault, including the use of flaming arrows and the strategic capture of Sacsayhuaman fortress. They also discuss the aftermath, including the Spanish counterattack led by Hernando Pizarro and the eventual retreat of Manco to Vilcabamba, setting the stage for the Neo-Inca State. The episode sheds light on one of the largest and most coordinated indigenous revolts in the Americas, offering a nuanced look at Inca military strategy and resistance. #IncaEmpire #SiegeOfCusco #MancoInca #Sacsayhuaman #Cahuide #Cañari #HernandoPizarro #QhapaqÑan #Vilcabamba #SpanishConquest #Andes #IndigenousResistance #History #FexingoHistory #Tawantinsuyu #Cusco #IncaWarfare #16thCentury Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]