Episode Two : Conquest (Part 1 of 6) On November 15th 1532, 168 Spanish conquistadors arrive in the holy city of Cajamarca, at the heart of the Inca Empire, in Peru. They are exhausted, outnumbered and terrified -- ahead of them are camped 80000 Inca troops and the entourage of the Emperor himself. Yet, within just 24 hours, more than 7000 Inca warriors lie slaughtered; the Emperor languishes in chains; and the victorious Europeans begin a reign of colonial terror which will sweep through the entire American continent. Why was the balance of power so unequal between the Old World, and the New? Can Jared Diamond explain how America fell to guns, germs and steel?
El Wayna Picchu es realmente un lugar increíble, mágico, terriblemente bello, donde el silencio lo invade todo y quedan grabados a fuego esos momentos inolvidables. Foto - En la cumbre del Wayna Picchu - www.panoramio.com Aguas Calientes Peru. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machu Picchu Tourist Attractions Machu Picchu, a city built during the 1460 and 1470 AD, is situated high in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Everything inside this city from the complex and refined gardens to the multifaceted bridges and channels was intended to give travelers and locals an idea about the blessed relationship of nature and mankind. Best time to Visit Macchu Pichu If you are planning to travel to Macchu Picchu, the best time to visit is during the off peak months from April to May or September to October. Fewer travelers go to see Macchu Picchu during these months providing you with ease in traveling without the stress of queuing with hoards of travelers going to and from. You can have the chance to enjoy every glimpse within the city during Sundays when less people go there. In case the crowds increase during noontime and you want to avoid this assembly, you can settle to visit a nearby attraction like the Huayna Picchu or the Inca Bridge then go back to Macchu Picchu when the crowd is easier to handle. Macchu Picchu Attractions Temple of the Sun- Visiting the city opens up the chance to see many historic and magnificent attractions that are ...
