Frederick A. Ober
Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to the south, he secured royal approval from the King of Spain to embark on a daring journey to conquer the vast Incan territory. In this gripping biography, discover how Pizarro, commanding a mere 168...
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Mar 3, 2026
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Episodes
019 - How Pizarro was Assassinated 03.03.2026 20:18
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
018 - The Downfall of Almagro 03.03.2026 19:55
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
017 - The Inca Raises his Standard 03.03.2026 16:55
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
016 - Quarrels of the Conquerors 03.03.2026 10:38
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
015 - In the City of the Sun 03.03.2026 15:42
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
014 - In the Heart of Peru 03.03.2026 13:57
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
013 - The Inca and his Murderers 03.03.2026 17:27
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
012 - The Prisoner and his Ransom 03.03.2026 17:36
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
011 - How Atahuallpa was Captured 03.03.2026 18:49
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
010 - In the Inca's Stronghold 03.03.2026 14:25
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
009 - A March to the Mountains 03.03.2026 14:59
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
008 - A Glance at the Peruvians 03.03.2026 17:33
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
007 - On the Peruvian Frontier 03.03.2026 13:57
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
006 - An Appeal to the Crown 03.03.2026 15:18
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
005 - Success in Sight at Last 03.03.2026 14:21
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
004 - The Desperate Adventurer 03.03.2026 18:24
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
003 - Sailing the Unknown Sea 03.03.2026 21:43
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
002 - With Balboa in Darien 03.03.2026 15:13
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
001 - In the Land of Poisoned Arrows 03.03.2026 16:17
Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) rose from humble beginnings as the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier to become one of historys most notorious conquistadors. Initially a swineherd, Pizarros thirst for adventure led him to join an expedition to the Darien colony in Panama, where he quickly climbed the ranks to become the governors right-hand man. Driven by tantalizing tales of a golden empire to...
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