The Norte Chico civilization of Peru, who built the great city of Caral, are among…
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Surviving a plane crash is lucky. Being the sole survivor of a plane crash is…
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Archaeology
The Enigma of the Sayhuite Monolith: Strange Designs, Unknown Artisan
by Wu Mingrenby Wu MingrenNumerous designs etched onto a monolith were the handiwork of long-lost artisans who dedicated immense…
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Throughout human history, people have continuously discovered ancient artifacts and structures that provide insight into…
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For centuries, the irregularly shaped stones of Peru’s Inca stone walls have captivated archaeologists and…
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History
(In Pics) Man’s Best Friend: Why Do Our Dogs Look Like That?
by Joseph Greenby Joseph GreenDogs are undoubtedly one of nature’s success stories, and that is largely thanks to their…
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History is a cyclical process. Empires rise and fall, new cultures and customs come into…
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Unexplained MysteriesScience & Nature
Mutually Assured Destruction: Has it Happened Before?
by Kelly Bellby Kelly BellWhen did humanity as we know it come into being? Science preaches that life began…
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Ask almost anyone to name a pre-Columbian civilization of South America and they will most…
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The Inca capital of Cusco is surrounded by a ring of high mountains. Nestled into…
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Archaeology
Inca Roads: How do You Run an Empire when You Don’t Have the Wheel?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriAt its height, the Inca Empire stretched almost the entire length of the Andes. The…
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In the coastal desert of the Moche valley in northern Peru, a huge, long abandoned…
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Archaeology
The Sky Fortress Of Kuelap And Cliffside Mummies Of The Chachapoyas
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriHidden in the mountains of Northern Peru, far from the tourist hotspots of Machu Picchu…
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The Marree Man is a modern-day geoglyph located in south-central Australia. It depicts an aboriginal hunter holding a weapon in his left hand.