And between 1150 and 1300, the Inca around Cusco began to capitalize on a major warming trend in the Andes. Under the care of a watchman, corn dries in the autumn air of Yucay. A staple crop for ...

This small gold model of a llama is a fitting offering for an Inca mountain god. The Incas revered gold as the sweat of the sun and believed that it represented the sun's regenerative powers.

Their expertise in maize cultivation not only provided a reliable source of sustenance but also fueled the growth of complex ...

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Located in a beautiful 16th-century colonial mansion that was once home to Spanish Admiral Francisco Alderete Maldonado, the Museo Inka (Inca Museum) boasts an eclectic assortment of Incan artifacts.

Steeped in death, conquest, desire, and mystery, the legend of the lost Inca gold is guarded by remote, mist-veiled mountains in central Ecuador. Somewhere deep inside the unforgiving Llanganates ...

A rundown of what to eat and drink in Peru, as well as what do and the best hotels in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Paracas ...

Most of that corn goes to animal feed, not humans. “Lucky animals,” a corn-bred Southerner like me might think, but according to my fiancé’s great-aunt Margit, who hosted us for part of the ...

Spanish and Portuguese cultures are among the top ten richest cultural heritages in the world, according to a recent U.S.

Corn silk is a thread-like fiber found at the top of corn cobs. They are not usually eaten but are used by some as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and herbal remedy for certain conditions. Corn ...

Corn, which is a member of the whole grain family, can be very good for you. As a whole grain, corn helps lower the risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The insoluble ...