After Columbus opened Pandora’s Box by crossing the Atlantic, conquistadors ventured into the New World for god, glory, and gold; rarely in that order. One of these conquistadors, Francisco Pizarro, could not ignore the rumors of an empire of golden cities in the cloud peaks of the Andes, which sent him on a collision course with Atualpa, the god emperor of the Inca Empire. Facebook: @HistoriumPodcastTwitter: @HistoriumPodInstagram: @historiumpodcastFor more episodes: <a href='https://www.patreon.com/historium'>patreon.com/historium</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/historium">Support the show</a>

#68 The Fifth Beatle

Did you ever fall asleep in history class? You’re not alone. History can be boring when focusing on only dates and statistics. Historium seeks to find the narrative of history in some of the most unlikely places. Seamlessly blending history and storytelling, Jake Barton draws you into historical tales you’ve probably never heard before.