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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 19 MIN

03 | Francisco Pizarro and his lust for Incan loot

from Richard likes History · host Richard Likes History

You have probably used the phrase "draw a line in the sand" at least once in your life. This is the fascinating story of how this idiom came to enter the English language, with a healthy dose of treasure hunting and Spanish conquistadors to boot.YouTube link for this episode: https://youtu.be/XDpn1D4-A9IEmail: [email protected]: ⁠ @RichardLikesHistory ⁠ X: @skerkwagga1939Produced by Richard Marais(0:00) Francisco Pizarro(4:43) Charles I: The Big Boy in Europe(7:12) Charles I has beef with everyone(10:41) The Americas: Charles I's treasure chest(13:24) Convincing Panama that the Incas are real(16:14) Pizarro draws a line in the sand

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