It's daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped by and instructed him to go to the plaza at noon to receive an important message. But with the recent defeat of their army and the overthrow of the king, answering this mysterious summons will be dangerous. Gabriel Prieto outlines a day in the life of a Chimu warrior. [Directed by Qian Shi, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Raphael Tschernuth].

Gabriel Prieto: The conspiracy to take down the Inca empire

The conspiracy to take down the Inca empire

Chan Chan's resilience shines as it survives on deep wells despite the Inca's cutoff of water supply, symbolizing enduring strength.

The discovery of a mummy outside Chan Chan encapsulates the city's history, hinting at stories of rebellion and resilience lost to time.

Chan Chan's fall to the Incas, and the subsequent scattering of its people, foreshadows the Inca Empire's own demise under Spanish conquest.