Peruvian history

A look into the life and achievements of Ramón Castilla begins with a tongue-twister of a street name and ends with a leader who shaped Peru.

For photographer Martin Chambi, the Peruvian Andes always held the greatest treasures. Learn more about the man behind the lens and his work.

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.

Though the bicentennial of Peru's independence officially takes place on December 9, 2024, activities and celebrations have already begun. Here's what to look forward to in the coming months.

Peruvian photographer, Martin Chambi, will be posthumously honored in a ceremony declaring his work as a Cultural Patrimony of Peru.

For thousands of years, the cultures of Peru's high plateau thrive din harsh surroundings, leaving evidence of their rich culture throughout the land.

When Conquistador Jeronimo de Aliaga reached Peru from Panama, he must never have thought that the plot of land given to him by Pizarro...

Yes, you have heard about the Incas but, what about the other Pre-Columbian cultures that inhabited Peru? These cultures date back to as early as 2500 BC.