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Inca Manuscript Stolen During Chilean Occupation of Peru Recovered

The extraordinary manuscript was written by a descendant of Inca nobility and acquired by private Brazilian collectors who returned it to Peru.

The History of Pachacamac—and the Stick that May Be His Effigy

Before Pachacamac was used to refer to an expansive coastal sanctuary, the name was associated with a deity—and according to some his legacy lives on thanks to a wooden stick.

Falling in Love with the Peruvian Hairless Dog, a Special Breed

Find out why the Peruvian Hairless Dog, also known as the Peruvian Inca Orchid, is a special breed, and why you might be interested in adopting one.

Learning from Inca History: Exploring the Psychology of the Ego

I am interested in the psychology of Incas themselves and what we can learn from it. Similar mechanisms are at play in human psyche of today.

Pachakuti: Exploring the Meaning of a Great Inca Prophecy

Pachakuti, a Quechua word, literally translates to mean the return of time, change, or disturbance. This prophecy therefore speaks of a period of upheaval and...

Inca Prophesies: Connections Between Qoyllur Rit’i and Pachakuti

Learn about the Inca concept of Pachakuti and how it relates to the age-old Andean festival Qoyllur Rit'i that takes place in Cusco.

10 Fascinating Things You Might Not Know About Potatoes

These are just 10 things you might not have known about potatoes and their intimate relationship with indigenous people of the Americas.

One Wild Ride: A Short History Of The Coca Leaf

The coca leaf has a deep and fascinating history. Here are some of the highlights, and here are suggestions about where you can go...