Incas: The Rise and Fall

Incas: The Rise and Fall

National Geographic Running

1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered December 14, 2025

The rise and fall of the Inca is a story of a civilization marked by gold, power and ingenuity. From monumental cities and vast empires stretching across the Andes to dazzling treasures that inspired legends, the Incas conquered millions and reshaped South America. But their golden age ended suddenly, leaving behind mysteries, monumental ruins, and a legacy that still captivates the world.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes
E01
Birth of an Empire
Sun, Dec 14 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
A legend becomes an empire, witness the dawn of the Incas, where myth, power and sacrifice forged a civilization.
E02
The Great Expansion
Sun, Dec 21 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The Inca Empire expanded at lightning speed, and its monumental works stretched across South America. Under the conqueror Tupac Yupanqui, the empire grew through force and strategy.
E03
The Golden Age
Sun, Dec 28 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The Inca Empire reaches its golden age, with Cuzco overflowing with gold and the legendary wealth that inspired the legend of El Dorado.
E04
The Last Emperor
Sun, Jan 4 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
After a century of power, the mighty Inca Empire collapsed in less than a decade following the invasion of Spanish conquistadors. Civil war, betrayal and cunning tactics sealed the fate of the last three Inca rulers.

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