Inka Road Symposium 19 – The Inka Roads in the
This special symposium celebrates the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian’s landmark exhibition, The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire, with a fascinating look at the material,
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Archaeology from Space | Sarah Parcak |
Sarah Parcak has one of the most interesting and unique jobs in the world: finding new archaeological sites across the world, using satellite imagery. In her role as the Founding
read moreVirgins of the Sun and Incan Human Sacrifice
Smithsonian Channel / Published on Jul 2, 2015 At least 500 years old, the Inca maiden found at the top of the Andes is so well-preserved that visitors find themselves
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More than 30 years ago, Robert Swan became the first man to walk to both the North and South Poles. In 2017, he found himself back on the ice, trekking
read moreSurfing ancient-style surfboards in Peru
Surfing ancient-style surfboards in Peru / Originally used by fishermen, the caballitos de Totora original surfboards are a versatile tool to navigate the waters of Peru. Sofia Mulanovich together with
read moreHow Amazon deforestation could push the climate to a ‘tipping
PBS NewsHour The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest and a critical line of defense against climate change. But it’s been steadily deforested since the 1970s, with nearly 20 percent
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