A study of Inca skeletons reveals how ancient communities cared for those affected by disabilities and chronic illnesses in the Inca period.

Centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire, a much smaller kingdom on the central coast of Peru already had a sophisticated ...

The Incas built over 40 thousand km of roads at the top of the most impervious Andean mountains, despite an extremely harsh climate, landslides, earthquakes and construction metho ...

Centuries before the Inca emerged, Amazonian parrots were carried alive across the Andes and raised in captivity on Peru's coast for their vibrant feathers.

A new study shows that parrots and Amazon macaws were traded across the Andes for elite feather ornaments long before the ...

Inca, ocelot at North Carolina Zoo, dies months after longtime mate ...

We explore the mysteries of Sacsayhuaman, challenging historical narratives. Discover evidence of ancient repair work by the Inca and uncover potential connections between cultures. Learn about the ...

Seabird poop played a key role in Chincha Kingdom agriculture, fueling economic growth and political influence in ancient Peru.

Since 2016, the cacao industry in Puerto Rico has experienced a massive resurgence with production growing by more than 3,400 ...

Learn how ancient DNA and isotope analysis revealed that Amazon parrots were transported alive across the Andes to coastal Peru in a pre-Inca trade network.

Deep canyons in the Andes are the perfect location to catch the most energetic particles in the universe. Carlos ...

Explores the complex history and contested claims of 'stolen land' across the US, Europe, Middle East, and beyond.