A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under the reign of the Inca emperor Pachacuti, this city was a testament to the ...

This ancient village in Armenia is surrounded by mountains and is often compared to Machu Picchu in Peru. Here's what history ...

On the morning of July 24, 1911, an enterprising lecturer-explorer from Yale University set off in a cold drizzle to investigate rumors of ancient ... of the world: Machu Picchu.

The ancient cities of Pompeii and El Dorado offer a window into the past, showcasing the mysterious events that led to their ...

Machu Pichu Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing ...

“When one sees Machu Picchu for the first time you have to stop and try to gather it in,” says Lewis. “Even without knowing the background, cosmology, or history, it’s incredibly impressiv ...

In 1911, former U.S. senator and explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered what would become one the “Seven Wonders of the Modern ...

Then, start your journey at the House of the Terrace Caretaker and Funeral Rock, a 20-minute walk from Machu Picchu's entrance. From there, head to the Temple of the Sun to admire the exquisite ...

the retrospective celebrates “the successes of ancient Peruvian ... 90 years of Peruvian history” that spans millennia, recalls Fraresso. Machu Picchu represents the height of the empire.

Experience one of the most extraordinary gold collections to ever travel the world at the immersive exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru.

For those interested in indigenous South American history and society ... were a triple threat. The ancient Peruvians were nothing if not industrious. Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines hog the ...