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Discover the rich cultures of Latin & South American History, from ancient civilizations to modern-day republics.

Discover the Land of the Moche in Northern Peru
Discover the Land of the Moche in Northern Peru

Skip the Inca crowds and head north instead, where ancient temples, royal tombs, and hidden ruins reveal the fascinating heritage of Peru’s lesser-known Moche civilization.

The Puzzling Origins & Meaning of the Nazca Lines
The Puzzling Origins & Meaning of the Nazca Lines

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.

Exploring the Sacred Valley Before the Incas
Exploring the Sacred Valley Before the Incas

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.

Discover Caral-Supe: The Cradle of Civilization in the Americas
Discover Caral-Supe: The Cradle of Civilization in the Americas

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

Old World vs. New World: Time to Abolish These Outdated Concepts?
Old World vs. New World: Time to Abolish These Outdated Concepts?

The terms “Old World” and “New World” have been used to conceptualize the global landscape since Columbus “discovered” the Americas. Are they still valid today?

Who Was Óscar Romero? Latin America’s Most Famous Martyr
Who Was Óscar Romero? Latin America’s Most Famous Martyr

Gunned down in 1980 as El Salvador’s 12-year civil war began, Óscar Romero is Latin America’s most famous martyr. Who was he, and what did he stand for?

Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup
Installing Pinochet: How the US Laid the Groundwork for Chile’s 1973 Coup

The United States has a long history of devastating interference in Chile’s politics, and the 1973 coup was no exception.

What if the Aztecs Had Captured and Killed the Spanish Conquistadors?
What if the Aztecs Had Captured and Killed the Spanish Conquistadors?

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