High in the Andes, hidden in the clouds, Machu Picchu stood forgotten for centuries. This episode explores its creation under the Inca emperor Pachacuti, its ingenious design and sacred purpose, and how its rediscovery turned a royal estate into one of the world’s greatest archaeological icons.

New Episodes: Mon/Wed/Fri 
(If people enjoy, and feedback via reviews and ratings is good, will release daily)

Request an episode: [email protected]

The History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.

A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of--6664775/support.