Spanish Empire
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Spanish Empire has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2022 on The Ben Shapiro Show. Provides the legal-religious justification (Charles V, papal license, Requirement) and the repertoire of conquest tactics (terror, decapitation).
The Spanish Empire, sometimes referred to as the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, was a colonial empire that existed between 1492 and 1976. In conjunction with the Portuguese Empire, it ushered in the European Age of Discovery. It achieved a global scale, controlling vast portions of the Americas, Africa, various islands in Asia and Oceania, as well as territory in other parts of Europe. It was one of the most powerful empires of the early modern period, becoming known as "the empire
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2022 on The Ben Shapiro Show |
| Field | History |
| Domain | Imperial history |
What do podcasts say about Spanish Empire?
4 quotes from Matt Walsh, recorded on The Rest Is History and The Ben Shapiro Show.
His governorship that he has been awarded by the Spanish king.
The Rest Is History · · Hear itCouncil of the Indies immediately wrote to Charles V.
The Rest Is History · · Hear itCouncil of the Indies... authorizes Pizarro.
The Rest Is History · · Hear itUsed as historical example: from the Spanish Empire through the English Empire.
Matt Walsh · The Ben Shapiro Show · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Spanish Empire?
2 shows discussed Spanish Empire in these episodes.
- The Rest Is History — 3 episodes
Council of the Indies immediately wrote to Charles V.
The Biggest Ever Gold Heist | Fall of the Incas EP 4 - The Ben Shapiro Show — 1 episode
Used as historical example: from the Spanish Empire through the English Empire.
The Ben Shapiro Show | Ep. 1330 - Biden’s Sickening, Cowardly, Pathetic Betrayal
Who talks about Spanish Empire on podcasts?
Matt Walsh brought up Spanish Empire; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Most Unbelievable Battle In All History | Fall of the Incas EP 2 on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026)
- The Biggest Ever Gold Heist | Fall of the Incas EP 4 on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026)
- How 168 Men Conquered The Incan Empire | Fall of the Incas EP 1 on The Rest Is History (Feb 2026)
- The Ben Shapiro Show | Ep. 1330 - Biden’s Sickening, Cowardly, Pathetic Betrayal on The Ben Shapiro Show (Oct 2022) — Matt Walsh
What is Spanish Empire mentioned alongside?
Spanish Empire is most often mentioned alongside The Requirement, The Spanish Repertoire and Charles V.
Influenced by: The Requirement, The Spanish Repertoire
Affiliated with: Charles V, Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro
Mentioned together: Temples, Pedro Sancho, Ruminawi, Tupac Huallpa, John Hemming, Conquest, Andrew Alvarado, Kito, Inca, Machu Picchu