Latin & South American

The origins of the Nazca Lines are one of the most intriguing enigmas in archaeology. Current research is trying to uncover the meaning of these mysterious glyphs.

Explore the Sacred Valley’s deep pre-Inca roots, from Wari cities to ancient trade routes that shaped Peru long before the rise of the Inca.

The Caral-Supe civilization developed independently in Peru 5,000 years ago. Uniquely, it may have relied on marine rather than agricultural resources.

Whether widely recognized for pioneering these “modern” marvels, or it’s about time they were given credit, check out eight surprising Inca, Aztec, and Maya inventions.

The Inca administered a vast empire of 12 million people without horses or wheeled vehicles. How? Fleet-footed runners called chasquis.

In Mesoamerica, time and calendars were sacred, connecting the divine, nature, and humanity, guiding both daily life as well as rituals, and legitimizing power.

The conquest of the New World forever changed history. But for a brief moment, it could have gone an entirely different way.

Aztec ruins across Mexico still hold stories of power, ceremony, and survival. Take a journey through what remains and what still resonates today.