The Sapa Inca was a South America royal title that eventually rose to Emperor of the Incan Empire as well. The original founder claimed to be the son of the sun god Inti so every ruler afterward also claimed to be “son of the sun”.
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Fun Fact: Machu Picchu Wasn’t Discovered Until 1911
While Spain had essentially forced their culture, religion, and language on most of Mexico, Latin America and South America and stole their lands and wealth, they had failed to find Machu Picchu. As a result the world didn’t know it existed until 1911. Luckily, the Spanish didn’t find it as they would often plunder and…
(Not So) Fun Fact: The Man Who Defeated the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire was officially ended by the conquest led by conquistador Francisco Pizarro. On a military note, Pizarro was considered better than Hernan Cortes as he was often out-numbered and was far away from Spanish posts that could give his men supplies. They captured Emperor Atahualpa and eventually executed him. A good majority of…
Fun Facts: Origin of Potatoes
Potatoes originated in the country of Peru.
Fun Fact: Illegal Mahogany Wood
Mahogany is a popular wood that has a huge demand in the United States and Great Britain. Though it’s estimated that 80-90% of what makes up American mahogany furniture/paneling/boats were illegally harvested from Peru.