Why are people getting so annoyed with how true to history this sketch is? Its targetted towards children, its to help them get an interest in history in the first place. Its like biology in high school, you learn the basic bits of a cell, but when you get to college you go a bit more in depth. And i thought adults watch it for the humour, if they learnt anything it was a plus. Calm down and just enjoy the humour. You wanna learn anything, visit a library!
Slight simplification: Gold wasn't AS valuable as it was in Mexico or the Old World. It was A resource for decoration, and all resources were valued. That's why the Peruvian chiefs were quite generous and gave the Spanish exactly what they wanted. Demanding gold of the Inka himself was the insulting part-you don't ask the Inka for anything unless you are a subject. That's why Pizarro tried a new trick: propose that either the Inka convert to Catholicism to be under Spanish obligation anyway, and if he refuses, he is a blasphemer and thus should be captured. So what happened was an ambush. Atahualpa, fresh from his victory in the civil war, promptly assumed these hairy barbarians had come to pay tribute. They wouldn't be crazy enough to attack a victorious army, would they? Then he made a fatal mistake: he had the whole army following him lay down their weapons at camp in a show of victory. He was the chosen of the gods, the rightful king, and he needed no protection from barbarians. Pizarro had his priest do his thing; Atahualpa basically played sarcastic with the Bible basically going "How is this supposed to help me? I can't read your language, dumbass!" . He tossed it away, the priest called for attack. And thousands of unarmed Inca were slaughtered trying to get in the way between the Inka and the Spanish. How to get the gold? Demand a random, and then kill Atahualpa anyway after getting a room full of gold. Still even the Aztecs, who DID value gold, were perplexed by the Spanish desire for it compared to other valuables. Cortes' explanation was "We Spaniards know a sickness of the heart that only gold can cure" The Aztecs didn't buy it; they knew they were just greedy, but Moctezuma made an alliance with them in order to usurp control from both the priests and the warrior aristocracy. The only legend part of the Black Legend is the claim that the Spanish were unique in making these atrocities. No matter who the native Americans met from Europe, the Europeans were out to cheat them.
I always felt sorry for Atahualpa being betrayed after doing exactly what he was asked, but I remember what he did when he took power and pity him a little bit less. Still his people got the worst of it from the invasion.
The year of 1492 is known in Spanish history as the “Great Year.” In 1492 Spain finally conquered Granada, the last remaining Muslim section of Spain, thus becoming the first European area to unify into one nation. (Contrast this with the situation in Italy or in Germany, neither of which unified into one nation until 1870.) The first Spanish grammar of was published in 1492, the first of any European language.
That was very kind of Pizarro to relieve the Incas of all that unwanted gold they had lying around. Very kind indeed. I wonder if the Mayans have any unneeded riches that need clearing out. Hmmm.
Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1507-1582); III DUKE OF ALBA DE TORMES, Duke of Huescar, Marquis of Coria, Count of Salvatierra de Tormes, Count of Piedrahita, Lord of Valdecorneja, Grandeur of Spain & Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Toison d'Or), General in Chief of the Spanish Army, Governor of Milan (1555-56), Viceroy of Napoli (1556-58), Governor of the Spanish Netherlands (1567-73) Viceroy of Portugal (1580-82), considered by many as one of the Greatest Generals of all time
The early encounters between the Spanish conquistadors and Native Americans had long-lasting impacts that reached far beyond these two groups. By establishing an empire in the Americas, Spain dramatically changed the pattern of global encounter set in motion with the first European exploration of Africa. For the first time, much of the world was now connected by sea routes, on which traveled ships carrying goods, people, and ideas.Delio Emmanuel Mir Pupo
You Dutch may remember him as "the butcher of Flanders" while for Spaniards is still remembered as a HERO & nicknamed "THE IRON DUKE". Decisive Victory in Germany at the Battle of Mühlberg (1547) over the Prince-Elector Johann Friederich of Saxony was due mainly to his exertions. Although the Duke led oppresive and brutal military operations in Flanders, his cruelty was LARGELY EXAGGERATED in Dutch and English folklore, forming a new and central component of the "Black Legend" over Spain..
@Lieblingsfachful There was less extermination on behalf of the Spaniards, as they actually mixed with the natives, unlike the English. The proof is that they still survive. The real decimation occurred at the end of the 16th century -at least it was in Mexico- due to the Conquest of course, but also because of diseases. I agree with you about the rest of your answer above. It is also true to see that the Spanish Conquest of the Incas was, by far, more cruel and rapacious than the one of Mexico.
As their 'petitions' were logically unanswered, Dutch revels created a tense atmosphere and Calvinist Protestants started the 'Beeldenstorm' with the destruction of religious images (Catholic) all over and artistic losses were huge. Margaret of Parma granted freedom of religion in exchange for allowing Catholics to worship unmolested and the end of violence but finally had to communicate King Philip that half the population was Protestant & that over 200,000 were up in arms against her authority
now at the end of my days have been despoiled of my honor and my property without cause, wherein is neither justice nor mercy.[79] End. This was a letter sent from Columbus to a friend in the Spanish court.
@Lieblingsfachful "incorporate natives into their society" just means using them as slaves in the mines to get more gold and silver, or in their haciendas. At least the British (initially) drove the natives away and left them mostly alone. The Spanish were terribly abusive putting men in the mines, using women slaves as sexual initiation for their male children, and constantly demanding taxes from everyone. I'm Peruvian, I've been taught that. Believe me, the North American Natives had it easy.
When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola in 1492, he met natives there. When this was reported to Queen Isabella of Spain, she immediately decreed that the natives (Indians as the Spanish would call them) were her subjects and were morally equal to all her other subjects including the Spaniards themselves
@Fresi99 I'm not going to deny that a large population of Native Americans died because of British guns, steel, and disease; but to say that they were exterminated is going a bit far. While it's true that all tribes suffered (some in fact being exterminated), we must also no forget the Spanish did the same thing. Though to be fair, the Spanish did try to incorporate Natives into their society, whereas the British just drove them away, preferring to to live in inclusively European communities.
I do agree that the Spanish encouraged intermarriage and allowed the natives to integrate alongside the Spaniards but on the condition that they become Catholics too of course. To say that there wasn't any massacre under Spanish colonial rule would be a lie since there were a number of Indian massacres by Spanish troops in the 16th century (such as the Napituca Massacre). They were surely massacres done by other European colonialists as well.
@Lieblingsfachful For me it's particularly funny you mentioned that Spaniards were uniquely searching for gold, when WE ACTUALLY ESTABLISHED 86 MISSIONS IN SOUTH AMERICA, AND 185 IN CURRENT USA, WHILE BRITISH SUPPORTED over 300 PIRATE RAIDS for centuries I live in the United States -Texas- and one of my ancestors is a Congressional Medalman, the Spaniard who was taken by General Washington to his right during the Victory Parade in Philadelphia because he made Yorktown possible
THey didnt actually believe they were sun gods, that was Montezuma. Atahualpa had spies inform them of their nature before even meeting them. He entertained them because he though they would give him guns and horses, not out of supernatural praise.
King Philip decided to send the Duke of Alba to replace Margaret as Governor with an Army of about 10,000. Alba took harsh measures and rapidly established a special court, known by the name Council of Troubles that you Dutch call "Blood Court". The Council was composed of the Duke himself as President assisted by two high Netherlandish nobles (Charles de Berlaymont & Phillippe de Noircarmes) as VP. Members were a number of prominent Jurists recruited from Councils of the provinces, ALL DUTCH...
@blueboy921 Yes, but it is right of conquest. Only occurred in conquests. Robbed? There are many black legend in that. That's what his enemies said. Later they pirated his boat of treasures until came the spanish galleons and amazing powerfull ship like the brithis army.
There are some rude and racist people commenting on this video. I am extremely offended. I live in Australia and it is a perfectly fine country. So what if we don't get that many tourists?
Because all it mattered to this 'Patriot' was getting his lands back and being named Governor of the Netherlands. Unfortunately that would never happen and King of France was also defeated in several ocassions, and William himself was assesinated at his home in Delft by Frenchman Balthasar Gerard, a supporter of Phillip II, poor butterfly..
@bromancerules28 Besides, Spaniards -not as British & Dutch- found Natives who were used to do Human Sacrifices to other Natives in their same Country, Aztecs sounds familiar to you? Devout Queen Isabella from Castile -the year 1496, just FOUR YEARS AFTER THE DISCOVERY- expressely forbid by Law the Trade with Slaves while English & Dutch continued doing so for over 300 years or more..is Slave Trade part of your 'recognition of freedom of religion'? ..just asking..
YES LOL!!!!! "Easy peasy, squeeze di lemon." - My new fav and most commonly used quote. That just made my day.
I’ve used this since I saw this episode as a child
Ben's accents are always really good.
Why are people getting so annoyed with how true to history this sketch is? Its targetted towards children, its to help them get an interest in history in the first place. Its like biology in high school, you learn the basic bits of a cell, but when you get to college you go a bit more in depth. And i thought adults watch it for the humour, if they learnt anything it was a plus. Calm down and just enjoy the humour. You wanna learn anything, visit a library!
Everything they did was 100% true, they won awards for it.
"Easy Peasy, squeeze di lemon." LOL!!
Today I discovered Horrible Histories. Seventy videos later, I feel like my life is now complete.
Jim's face through the whole thing is hilarious
Easy peasy, squeeze the lemon.
Been saying that for years.
Slight simplification: Gold wasn't AS valuable as it was in Mexico or the Old World. It was A resource for decoration, and all resources were valued. That's why the Peruvian chiefs were quite generous and gave the Spanish exactly what they wanted.
Demanding gold of the Inka himself was the insulting part-you don't ask the Inka for anything unless you are a subject. That's why Pizarro tried a new trick: propose that either the Inka convert to Catholicism to be under Spanish obligation anyway, and if he refuses, he is a blasphemer and thus should be captured. So what happened was an ambush. Atahualpa, fresh from his victory in the civil war, promptly assumed these hairy barbarians had come to pay tribute. They wouldn't be crazy enough to attack a victorious army, would they? Then he made a fatal mistake: he had the whole army following him lay down their weapons at camp in a show of victory. He was the chosen of the gods, the rightful king, and he needed no protection from barbarians. Pizarro had his priest do his thing; Atahualpa basically played sarcastic with the Bible basically going "How is this supposed to help me? I can't read your language, dumbass!" . He tossed it away, the priest called for attack. And thousands of unarmed Inca were slaughtered trying to get in the way between the Inka and the Spanish. How to get the gold? Demand a random, and then kill Atahualpa anyway after getting a room full of gold.
Still even the Aztecs, who DID value gold, were perplexed by the Spanish desire for it compared to other valuables. Cortes' explanation was "We Spaniards know a sickness of the heart that only gold can cure" The Aztecs didn't buy it; they knew they were just greedy, but Moctezuma made an alliance with them in order to usurp control from both the priests and the warrior aristocracy.
The only legend part of the Black Legend is the claim that the Spanish were unique in making these atrocities. No matter who the native Americans met from Europe, the Europeans were out to cheat them.
I always felt sorry for Atahualpa being betrayed after doing exactly what he was asked, but I remember what he did when he took power and pity him a little bit less. Still his people got the worst of it from the invasion.
@@AceofDlamonds
Atahaulpa was a bastard. Pizarro was scum. It's like between Julius Cesar and Nero.
Easy Peasy, Squeeze the lemon.
Love it.
Gold? Looks like popcorn to me.
The year of 1492 is known in Spanish history as the “Great Year.” In 1492 Spain finally conquered Granada, the last remaining Muslim section of Spain, thus becoming the first European area to unify into one nation. (Contrast this with the situation in Italy or in Germany, neither of which unified into one nation until 1870.) The first Spanish grammar of was published in 1492, the first of any European language.
That was very kind of Pizarro to relieve the Incas of all that unwanted gold they had lying around. Very kind indeed. I wonder if the Mayans have any unneeded riches that need clearing out. Hmmm.
easy peasy squeeze di lemon,
i literally imploded
"Walk don't run" lmao
0:51 easy peasy squeeze the lemon
dude my history teacher showed this to us and i kind of thought this was so freakin hilarious
HH forgot the bit about Incas sacrificing their children , but Pizarro probably didn't witness that as he was stealing their valueless gold.
God damn it Pedro
love the accents!!
That's the way it should be. Riches being counted by your friends, and the person you are.
I think we could learn from the Incas in that respect. :3
"Why not take us sun gods to see all your lovely gold...so we can steal it!"
Pedro's hilarious!
It only took us two and a half years~! :D
Easy Peasy...Squeeze the lemon! hahahaha perfect!
I love how the incandescent talk like overly friendly new neighbours
Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1507-1582); III DUKE OF ALBA DE TORMES, Duke of Huescar, Marquis of Coria, Count of Salvatierra de Tormes, Count of Piedrahita, Lord of Valdecorneja, Grandeur of Spain & Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Toison d'Or), General in Chief of the Spanish Army, Governor of Milan (1555-56), Viceroy of Napoli (1556-58), Governor of the Spanish Netherlands (1567-73) Viceroy of Portugal (1580-82), considered by many as one of the Greatest Generals of all time
My teacher showed us this in class today, now all my friends and I are saying is "easy peasy squeeze the lemon"
I'm spanish and I'm laughing as hell.
This is the bit i made up to go with it after:Ben:Next week we will be going to Sweden.Jim:And will be stealing all their gold
The early encounters between the Spanish conquistadors and Native Americans had long-lasting impacts that reached far beyond these two groups. By establishing an empire in the Americas, Spain dramatically changed the pattern of global encounter set in motion with the first European exploration of Africa. For the first time, much of the world was now connected by sea routes, on which traveled ships carrying goods, people, and ideas.Delio Emmanuel Mir Pupo
You Dutch may remember him as "the butcher of Flanders" while for Spaniards is still remembered as a HERO & nicknamed "THE IRON DUKE". Decisive Victory in Germany at the Battle of Mühlberg (1547) over the Prince-Elector Johann Friederich of Saxony was due mainly to his exertions.
Although the Duke led oppresive and brutal military operations in Flanders, his cruelty was LARGELY EXAGGERATED in Dutch and English folklore, forming a new and central component of the "Black Legend" over Spain..
bloody genius...the new Monty Python
I looked up Pizzaro, and one of his friends/partners was a governor named Pedro. I love this show.
Pedro please!!!
0:52 Easy Peary, squeeze the lemon.
Best comedy series ever mucho mego
This is a bit from my childhood but I still say 'Eazy Peazy, squeeze de lemon'
The incan empire was a big mess when Pizzaro showed up, so he took advantage of that and played everyone against everyone else!
@Lieblingsfachful There was less extermination on behalf of the Spaniards, as they actually mixed with the natives, unlike the English. The proof is that they still survive. The real decimation occurred at the end of the 16th century -at least it was in Mexico- due to the Conquest of course, but also because of diseases. I agree with you about the rest of your answer above. It is also true to see that the Spanish Conquest of the Incas was, by far, more cruel and rapacious than the one of Mexico.
I love watching this...and I'm spanish.
hahahaha don't mention the gold....our grandfathers in America
0:49 "Eazy peazy, Squeeze da lemon"
this is sooo funny
my mum laughed when ben said: this is my right hand man pedro.Jim:hola
thats how funny it is!
This is hilarious 😆
As their 'petitions' were logically unanswered, Dutch revels created a tense atmosphere and Calvinist Protestants started the 'Beeldenstorm' with the destruction of religious images (Catholic) all over and artistic losses were huge.
Margaret of Parma granted freedom of religion in exchange for allowing Catholics to worship unmolested and the end of violence but finally had to communicate King Philip that half the population was Protestant & that over 200,000 were up in arms against her authority
now at the end of my days have been despoiled of my honor and my property without cause, wherein is neither justice nor mercy.[79]
End.
This was a letter sent from Columbus to a friend in the Spanish court.
No, I've never actually met Pizarro but I love his pies!
Easy peasy- squeeze the lemon lmao :D
@Lieblingsfachful "incorporate natives into their society" just means using them as slaves in the mines to get more gold and silver, or in their haciendas. At least the British (initially) drove the natives away and left them mostly alone. The Spanish were terribly abusive putting men in the mines, using women slaves as sexual initiation for their male children, and constantly demanding taxes from everyone. I'm Peruvian, I've been taught that. Believe me, the North American Natives had it easy.
i really hate when people on CZcams start arguing about things that are totally not related to the video. Just calm down and enjoy the show.
@lollystrawberry98 Funny. My mom did the same thing when I showed her this. :p
LOL Pedro de Valdivia is so funny
When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola in 1492, he met natives there. When this was reported to Queen Isabella of Spain, she immediately decreed that the natives (Indians as the Spanish would call them) were her subjects and were morally equal to all her other subjects including the Spaniards themselves
@Fresi99 I'm not going to deny that a large population of Native Americans died because of British guns, steel, and disease; but to say that they were exterminated is going a bit far. While it's true that all tribes suffered (some in fact being exterminated), we must also no forget the Spanish did the same thing. Though to be fair, the Spanish did try to incorporate Natives into their society, whereas the British just drove them away, preferring to to live in inclusively European communities.
Pizarro: We loved your video-
Pedro; And stealing all your gold
Pizarro: Don't mention the stealing of the gold
@edhu9
You are right. It is easy today to find indians in Central and South America. Try this in USA.
Pizarro my hero
0:51 this is what you came for
King Phillip the second of Spain??!?
I do agree that the Spanish encouraged intermarriage and allowed the natives to integrate alongside the Spaniards but on the condition that they become Catholics too of course. To say that there wasn't any massacre under Spanish colonial rule would be a lie since there were a number of Indian massacres by Spanish troops in the 16th century (such as the Napituca Massacre). They were surely massacres done by other European colonialists as well.
98bigbutt it would be great if we had this stateside. .Luckily, we've happened upon this site and can see it on CZcams.
Pedro has his helmet on backwards.
We all have a mate like pedro!!!!
@Lieblingsfachful
For me it's particularly funny you mentioned that Spaniards were uniquely searching for gold, when WE ACTUALLY ESTABLISHED 86 MISSIONS IN SOUTH AMERICA, AND 185 IN CURRENT USA, WHILE BRITISH SUPPORTED over 300 PIRATE RAIDS for centuries
I live in the United States -Texas- and one of my ancestors is a Congressional Medalman, the Spaniard who was taken by General Washington to his right during the Victory Parade in Philadelphia because he made Yorktown possible
There are extremely rude and racist people commenting. I am offended. I live in Australia, and it is a perfectly fine country.
Just because you're near the Falklands does not mean you get tow own them. The people living there are British.
THey didnt actually believe they were sun gods, that was Montezuma. Atahualpa had spies inform them of their nature before even meeting them. He entertained them because he though they would give him guns and horses, not out of supernatural praise.
@Fresi99
yeah they were.
the spanish were also the strongest army in that time.
but it was also payed by robbed silver and gold, thats not to forget..
Wonder why this history didn’t show up a lot in season 1, 4 and 5?
Francisco Pizzaro Was American 🇺🇸
Pizarro was a lunatic!
My favourite quote :DDDD
Then he was freed and lands returned !
Did you not know that ?
This is my right hand man, Pedro
- ¡Hola!
Pizarro founded my city
Easy peasy, squeeze the lemon.
i like their helmets
King Philip decided to send the Duke of Alba to replace Margaret as Governor with an Army of about 10,000. Alba took harsh measures and rapidly established a special court, known by the name Council of Troubles that you Dutch call "Blood Court".
The Council was composed of the Duke himself as President assisted by two high Netherlandish nobles (Charles de Berlaymont & Phillippe de Noircarmes) as VP. Members were a number of prominent Jurists recruited from Councils of the provinces, ALL DUTCH...
@blueboy921 Yes, but it is right of conquest. Only occurred in conquests. Robbed? There are many black legend in that. That's what his enemies said. Later they pirated his boat of treasures until came the spanish galleons and amazing powerfull ship like the brithis army.
they thought they were sun gods because they resembled their god quetzalcoatl with the white skin and beard
There are some rude and racist people commenting on this video. I am extremely offended. I live in Australia and it is a perfectly fine country. So what if we don't get that many tourists?
Because all it mattered to this 'Patriot' was getting his lands back and being named Governor of the Netherlands.
Unfortunately that would never happen and King of France was also defeated in several ocassions, and William himself was assesinated at his home in Delft by Frenchman Balthasar Gerard, a supporter of Phillip II, poor butterfly..
this show is incredible where i can get it in dvd im not from england
Imagine if the Inca's had no gold and just bowed to the Spaniards request to be Christians.
@acquilez Yes and we were bloody good at it as well :)
Well seeing as it's an old english word, it has many different spellings, there's american, canadian, australian, kiwi, south african, yadda-yadda.
@Fresi99
the spanish conquered it all in 2 years, the british took the same landmass in 70 years..
Bahaha, now it's over two hundred videos. Rest assured that I loved the goofs. :D
0:59 lol 😆
Easy peasy, squeeze ze lemon
Easy peasy, squeeze the lemon... Lol
@bromancerules28
Besides, Spaniards -not as British & Dutch- found Natives who were used to do Human Sacrifices to other Natives in their same Country, Aztecs sounds familiar to you?
Devout Queen Isabella from Castile -the year 1496, just FOUR YEARS AFTER THE DISCOVERY- expressely forbid by Law the Trade with Slaves while English & Dutch continued doing so for over 300 years or more..is Slave Trade part of your 'recognition of freedom of religion'? ..just asking..
And steal all of Thier gold 🎉
How come they don't have this show in the States?
easy peasy squeeze the lemon
Dahianna Ontaneda Incas didnt die, they still living in Peru
He's just a poor boy, from a poor family.
Actually, most of the Spanish Inquisition's victims were allowed to live and leave.
don't talk about stealing the gold
Neither did the Brits nor the Dutch. They just kicked out the Indians. The Spanish at least gave them to integrate into Spanish society.
0:07 Is she Incan or Aztec? Because she appears in both Incan and Aztec sketches
Mmm I Love Ben Spanish Accent