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The Sapa Inca Speaks: Atahualpa's Last Days in Cajamarca
In 1532, Francisco Pizarro and a band of 168 conquistadors ambushed the Inca emperor Atahualpa at Cajamarca, capturing him in front of his army of 80,000. This episode delves into the weeks that followed — the negotiations for the largest ransom in history, the emperor's tense dealings with his captors, and the political factions that swirled around the Spanish camp. We explore Atahualpa's perspective: his attempts to understand these strangers, his efforts to maintain authority while imprisoned, and the fateful trial that led to his execution in August 1533. Along the way, we meet…
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