Episode 1391
Machu Picchu: The 'Lost City'
In the footsteps of intrepid explorer Hiram Bingham who revealed Machu Picchu to the world.
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
March 4, 202442m 45s
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Show Notes
<p>Part 1/4. Dan takes the podcast to the Peruvian Andes as he follows in the footsteps of intrepid American explorer Hiram Bingham who revealed Machu Picchu to the world.</p><br><p>At the turn of the 20th century, Bingham heard rumours of a fabled lost city in the clouds that revealed the power and brilliance of the Inca and their vast empire that once spanned a continent from the Amazon rainforest to the Pacific coast. With the help of expert guests, Dan tells the story of Hiram Bingham's discovery and reveals the mysteries hidden within the walls of Machu Picchu.</p><br><p>Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.</p><br><p>The Rest of the Series:</p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/dan-snows-history-hit/episode/9b28f88b0f55e1bb977b3e873d24c8356e9a0807/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 2: The Rise of the Inca Empire</a></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/dan-snows-history-hit/episode/62b03fb7864416f3e3f33a943f208aab2e0b73c3/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 3: Inca Gods and Human Sacrifices </a></p><p><a href="https://podfollow.com/dan-snows-history-hit/episode/bafead38d6a581739346b815e149d34a44b459f6/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 4: The Fall of the Inca Empire</a></p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code <strong>DANSNOW</strong> sign up at <a href="https://historyhit/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://historyhit/subscription/</u></a></p><br><p>We'd love to hear from you- what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.</p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p>
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