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Incan Rebellion: Defeating the Invaders

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Francisco Pizarro was eventually defeated. Learn how in this video.
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Assignment Discovery: Pizarro and the Incas

Assignment Discovery: Pizarro and the Incas (1:30)

Francisco Pizarro, a conquistador who searched for the Incas in Peru in 1531, took advantage of the weakened Incas and killed their leader and took their riches. Learn more about Pizarro and the Incas on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

Incan Rebellion: Pizarro Rules Peru With Force

Incan Rebellion: Pizarro Rules Peru With Force (7:39)

Francisco Pizarro and his brothers attempted to conquer the Incan empire in Peru and rule with brutal control.

Incan Rebellion: Incans Organize for War

Incan Rebellion: Incans Organize for War (5:52)

Manko escaped the Spanish invaders and reunited his people to fight the Conquistadors.

Incan Rebellion: Battle for Cuzco

Incan Rebellion: Battle for Cuzco (8:33)

The Incans fought the Spanish for control of the Incan capital.

Incan Rebellion: Incans Attack

Incan Rebellion: Incans Attack (5:52)

After slaughtering the invaders, Manko mobilized his forces for an attack on Pizarro in Lima.

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Peru: Machu Picchu

Peru: Machu Picchu (3:46)

In 1911, an ancient Incan monument was rediscovered on the ridge of the Andes Mountains. Machu Picchu consisted of a palace, workshops, and more than 100 stone staircases.

Peru: The Christian Church

Peru: The Christian Church (0:45)

The Incan religion was destroyed by the conquering Spaniards and replaced with Catholicism.

Peru: The Festival of Inti Raymi

Peru: The Festival of Inti Raymi (1:11)

Thousands of people from all over the world come to see the Festival of Inti Raymi, a religious holiday originally created to honor the Incan sun god.

Peru: Peruvian Baked Potatoes: A Unique Tradition

Peru: Peruvian Baked Potatoes: A Unique Tradition (0:54)

The Incas had a unique method for cooking their potatoes using an oven made of dried mud balls.

Peru: An Agricultural Country

Peru: An Agricultural Country (2:00)

The Incas domesticated more foods than any other ancient civilization. Take a look at this clip to learn more about Incan society.

Peru: The Inti Raymi Parade

Peru: The Inti Raymi Parade (1:51)

The Inti Raymi Parade is an annual tradition in which performers wear festive woven costumes while performing their ritualistic dances and chants.

Peru: Wool Weaving

Peru: Wool Weaving (1:50)

There are only a few Incan wool weavers to carry on the age-old techniques of this highly developed art form.

Peru: Cusco, the Capital of the Incan World

Peru: Cusco, the Capital of the Incan World (1:39)

For more than three centuries, Cuzco stood as the beautiful capital city of the Incas.

Peru: The Inca Empire

Peru: The Inca Empire (1:51)

More than 500 years ago, the Inca Empire was destroyed by gold-seeking Spaniards.

Inside the Pyramids: The Moche Pyramids

Inside the Pyramids: The Moche Pyramids (3:59)

The Moche flourished in modern-day Peru around the time of Christ. Their art depicted human sacrifice, and excavation revealed damaged human bodies. The pyramids and sacrifices were meant to appease the gods due to constant storms and floods.