<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/francisco-pizarro-and-the-conquest-of-peru--7052631</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7052631/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Family Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg</url><title>Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/francisco-pizarro-and-the-conquest-of-peru--7052631</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:55:10 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Family Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker52@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Places &amp; Travel"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>100d492f-44dd-5bf9-bb4a-2d223c53aa5c</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherman-s-recollections-of-california-1846-1848-1855-1857-from-his-memoirs-william-tecumseh-sherman--74658287</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74658287</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:01:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74658287/sherman_s_recollections_of_california_1846_1848_1855_1857_from_his_memoirs_william_tecumseh_sherman.mp3" length="118794558" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14834</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Art of Worldly Wisdom-Baltasar Gracián</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-of-worldly-wisdom-baltasar-gracian--74615654</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74615654</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74615654/art_of_worldly_wisdom_baltasar_gracia_n.mp3" length="157617893" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19683</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Early explorations in New South Wales A collection-Richard Hind Cambage, John Price</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-explorations-in-new-south-wales-a-collection-richard-hind-cambage-john-price--74578527</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74578527</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:01:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74578527/early_explorations_in_new_south_wales_a_collection_richard_hind_cambage_john_price.mp3" length="58378655" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7290</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Women of Versailles the Court of Louis XIV-Arthur-Léon Imbert de Saint-Amand</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-of-versailles-the-court-of-louis-xiv-arthur-leon-imbert-de-saint-amand--74542989</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74542989</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:01:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74542989/19407_women_of_versailles_the_court_of_louis_xiv_arthur_le_on_imbert_de_saint_amand.mp3" length="190638422" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23806</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>In the Arctic Seas-Francis McClintock</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-the-arctic-seas-francis-mcclintock--74505890</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74505890</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:01:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74505890/in_the_arctic_seas_francis_mcclintock.mp3" length="196365519" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24521</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius, Book 2-Niccolò Machiavelli</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/discourses-on-the-first-decade-of-titus-livius-book-2-niccolo-machiavelli--74461450</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74461450</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:01:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74461450/discourses_on_the_first_decade_of_titus_livius_book_2_niccolo_machiavelli.mp3" length="134226353" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16762</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sir Francis Drake-Julian Corbett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-francis-drake-julian-corbett--74424418</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74424418</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:01:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74424418/sir_francis_drake_julian_corbett.mp3" length="183353152" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chronicles of America Volume 10 - Conquest of New France-George Wrong</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chronicles-of-america-volume-10-conquest-of-new-france-george-wrong--74371011</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74371011</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:03:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74371011/chronicles_of_america_volume_10_conquest_of_new_france_george_wrong.mp3" length="143697072" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chronicles of Canada Volume 05 - Seigneurs of Old Canada A Chronicle of New World Feudalism-William Bennett Munro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chronicles-of-canada-volume-05-seigneurs-of-old-canada-a-chronicle-of-new-world-feudalism-william-bennett-munro--74325249</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74325249</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:03:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74325249/chronicles_of_canada_volume_05_seigneurs_of_old_canada_a_chronicle_of_new_world_feudalism_william_bennett_munro.mp3" length="96316662" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12028</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life of Kit Carson-Edward S. Ellis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-of-kit-carson-edward-s-ellis--74173392</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74173392</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:03:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74173392/life_of_kit_carson_edward_s_ellis.mp3" length="182533906" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22794</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>France, Spain and the Rif, Part 1-Walter Burton Harris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/france-spain-and-the-rif-part-1-walter-burton-harris--74120973</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74120973</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:03:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74120973/france_spain_and_the_rif_part_1_walter_burton_harris.mp3" length="143034227" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17861</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gracchi, Marius and Sulla-A. H. Beesly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gracchi-marius-and-sulla-a-h-beesly--74086483</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74086483</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74086483/gracchi_marius_and_sulla_a_h_beesly.mp3" length="204727817" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25565</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Journal of Impressions in Belgium-May Sinclair</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/journal-of-impressions-in-belgium-may-sinclair--74048209</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74048209</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:03:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74048209/journal_of_impressions_in_belgium_may_sinclair.mp3" length="187277273" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23386</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mob Rule In New Orleans-Ida B. Wells-Barnett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mob-rule-in-new-orleans-ida-b-wells-barnett--74002297</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74002297</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:03:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74002297/11440_mob_rule_in_new_orleans_ida_b_wells_barnett.mp3" length="70922565" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8857</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 015-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-015-various--73944314</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73944314</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:03:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73944314/one_act_play_collection_015_various.mp3" length="184081051" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/imperialism-and-world-politics-part-3-of-4-parker-thomas-moon--73900342</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73900342</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:03:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73900342/20957_imperialism_and_world_politics_part_3_of_4_parker_thomas_moon.mp3" length="191104690" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23862</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>With Sack and Stock in Alaska-George Broke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-sack-and-stock-in-alaska-george-broke--73863638</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73863638</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:04:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73863638/with_sack_and_stock_in_alaska_george_broke.mp3" length="91287754" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11400</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Red Battle Flyer-Manfred von Richthofen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-battle-flyer-manfred-von-richthofen--73811890</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73811890</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:37:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73811890/red_battle_flyer_manfred_von_richthofen.mp3" length="109640593" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13691</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>First Four Voyages of Amerigo Vespucci-Francisco Adolfo de Varnhagen, Amerigo Vespucci</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-four-voyages-of-amerigo-vespucci-francisco-adolfo-de-varnhagen-amerigo-vespucci--73780020</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73780020</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:44:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73780020/first_four_voyages_of_amerigo_vespucci_francisco_adolfo_de_varnhagen_amerigo_vespucci.mp3" length="83917794" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10479</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pioneer Mothers of America, Volume 1-Mary Wolcott Green, Harry Clinton Green</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pioneer-mothers-of-america-volume-1-mary-wolcott-green-harry-clinton-green--73750766</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73750766</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:53:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73750766/pioneer_mothers_of_america_volume_1_mary_wolcott_green_harry_clinton_green.mp3" length="286859739" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35822</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 14)-Thomas Babington Macaulay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-england-from-the-accession-of-james-ii-volume-3-chapter-14-thomas-babington-macaulay--73692337</link><description><![CDATA["History of England, from the Accession of James II" by Thomas Babington Macaulay offers a compelling exploration of the political and social landscape of England during a transformative period. This volume delves into the events and figures that shaped the nation following the accession of James II, providing listeners with a rich understanding of the complexities of governance, power struggles, and the impact of leadership on society. The themes of authority, revolution, and the quest for liberty resonate deeply today, as they continue to inform contemporary discussions about political change and civic responsibility.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73692337</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:56:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73692337/history_of_england_from_the_accession_of_james_ii_volume_3_chapter_14_thomas_babington_macaulay.mp3" length="105137703" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"History of England, from the Accession of James II" by Thomas Babington Macaulay offers a compelling exploration of the political and social landscape of England during a transformative period. This volume delves into the events and figures that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["History of England, from the Accession of James II" by Thomas Babington Macaulay offers a compelling exploration of the political and social landscape of England during a transformative period. This volume delves into the events and figures that shaped the nation following the accession of James II, providing listeners with a rich understanding of the complexities of governance, power struggles, and the impact of leadership on society. The themes of authority, revolution, and the quest for liberty resonate deeply today, as they continue to inform contemporary discussions about political change and civic responsibility.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Early explorations in New South Wales A collection - Richard Hind Cambage, John Price</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-explorations-in-new-south-wales-a-collection-richard-hind-cambage-john-price--73306524</link><description><![CDATA["Early Explorations in New South Wales: A Collection" by Richard Hind Cambage and John Price offers a fascinating glimpse into the early journeys and discoveries in New South Wales. This audiobook compiles significant narratives that highlight the adventurous spirit and challenges faced by explorers during a pivotal time in Australian history. Listening to this collection today allows us to reflect on the themes of exploration, resilience, and the quest for knowledge, which continue to resonate in our modern world. The stories within not only illuminate the past but also inspire a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the natural landscapes and cultural encounters that define our shared heritage.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73306524</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73306524/early_explorations_in_new_south_wales_a_collection_richard_hind_cambage_john_price.mp3" length="58378655" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Early Explorations in New South Wales: A Collection" by Richard Hind Cambage and John Price offers a fascinating glimpse into the early journeys and discoveries in New South Wales. This audiobook compiles significant narratives that highlight the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Early Explorations in New South Wales: A Collection" by Richard Hind Cambage and John Price offers a fascinating glimpse into the early journeys and discoveries in New South Wales. This audiobook compiles significant narratives that highlight the adventurous spirit and challenges faced by explorers during a pivotal time in Australian history. Listening to this collection today allows us to reflect on the themes of exploration, resilience, and the quest for knowledge, which continue to resonate in our modern world. The stories within not only illuminate the past but also inspire a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the natural landscapes and cultural encounters that define our shared heritage.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7290</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru - Frederick A Ober</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/francisco-pizarro-and-the-conquest-of-peru-frederick-a-ober--72118709</link><description><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72118709</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72118709/francisco_pizarro_and_the_conquest_of_peru_frederick_a_ober.mp3" length="150392617" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Frederick A. Ober</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Francisco Pizarro (1471 - 1541) was born into poverty, the illegitimate son of a Spanish soldier. After a brief career as a swineherd, he volunteered to join an expedition to the colony of Darien in Panama. He rose through the ranks to become right hand man of the governor. After hearing rumours of a rich country of gold to the south, he received permission from the king of Spain to lead an expedition to explore and attempt to conquer the Peruvian empire. This biography describes how, with an army of only 168 men, he was able to subjugate an entire nation. - Summary by Patrick Eaton<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18800</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>conquest,expedition,exploration,francisco,ober,peru,peruvian,pizarro,subjugate,swineherd</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bffdfac31e27f4b59cf42143f9faac9b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
