For the Incas, certain objects and places in nature (or crafted by humans) are huacas – sacred stuff. What does this concept ...

Peru’s mountaintop icon has long been a poster child for overtourism, and despite recent measures to limit visitation, travelers still have to deal with, well, other travelers at this sacred space.

A VIBRANT mosaic of amity was woven as the republics of Peru and the Philippines commemorated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their mutual relations. A festive reception early this month ...

The best known conquests are those of the Aztec empire (Mexico), defeated by the troops of Hernán Cortés between 1518 and ...

Thanksgiving is a time for families to get together and share a meal that represents the bounty of the land. The turkey you plan to eat came from the Americas. In fact, my wife’s home on Cornwall ...

Throughout history, several rulers have been remembered for their brutal and merciless reigns. Whether driven by power, ...

Spanish and Portuguese cultures are among the top ten richest cultural heritages in the world, according to a recent U.S.

19, 2024 — Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history, particularly in Europe and Asia, where researchers have reconstructed the genomes of thousands of people. However ...

And some of those civilizations must be more advanced than ours. But, after centuries of looking and decades of listening, why can’t we find any evidence of those civilizations? What’s the reason for ...