Spanish Conquest
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Spanish Conquest has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026). The episode narrates the Spanish conquest mechanics: puppet emperors, temple looting, alliances, and rapid northern campaigns culminating in Quito's fall.
The Spanish colonization of the Americas began in 1493 on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola after the initial 1492 voyage of Genoese mariner Christopher Columbus under license from Queen Isabella I of Castile. These overseas territories of the Spanish Empire were under the jurisdiction of Crown of Castile until the last territory was lost in 1898. Spaniards saw the dense populations of Indigenous peoples as an important economic resource and the territory claimed as potentially producing great
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History |
| Field | colonial conquest history |
Who talks about Spanish Conquest on podcasts?
Spanish Conquest came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
What is Spanish Conquest mentioned alongside?
Spanish Conquest is most often mentioned alongside John Hemming, Cristóbal de Mena and Francisco de Jerez.
Influence on: John Hemming
Mentioned together: Cristóbal de Mena, Francisco de Jerez, Diego de Estete, Andrew Alvarado, Kito, Machu Picchu, Francisco Pizarro, Inca, Gold, Peru