How Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Evolved
A new Smithsonian Book highlights firsthand accounts, diaries, letters and notebooks from aboard the HMS Beagle
Archaeologists Discover Site of One of History’s Largest-Recorded Incidents of Child Sacrifice
The excavation uncovered the remains of more than 140 children and 200 llamas, who were sacrificed some 550 years ago in Peru’s northern coast
Satellite Images Reveal 81 Pre-Hispanic Settlements in the Amazon
The discovery adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests settlements in the Amazon were far more wide-ranging than scholars once thought
When Genetics and Linguistics Challenge the Winners’ Version of History
New research shows that indigenous Peruvians were more resilient than the conquering Inca gave them credit for
Dogs Were Transported Across Great Distances for Ancient Maya Rituals
A new paper uses chemistry to shed light on the management of Maya animals
Truck Driver Leaves Tire Tracks Over Peru’s Ancient Nasca Lines
Three of the Unesco World Heritage site’s enigmatic glyphs were harmed, but authorities believe they can repair the damage
Chile Designates 10 Million Acres of Land as National Parks
Spurred by the donation of 1 million acres of privately owned land, the country is adding two national parks to its system
Colombia Begins the Christmas Season With These Beautiful Light Displays
Día de las Velitas is celebrated on the day before the celebration of the Immaculate Conception
Ancient Orca Geoglyph Rediscovered in Peru
Found on a hillside in the Palpa desert, the 200-foot image was likely made by peoples of the Paracas and Nazca cultures
How Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole Became a Thanksgiving Classic
Sweet potato pudding has been a part of American cuisine for a century
Pablo Neruda Did Not Die of Cancer, Raising the Possibility He Was Murdered
The Nobel-prize winning Chilean poet died 2 weeks after the brutal Pinochet regime took power in his country
Did Lager Beer Originate In South America?
Residue from 1,000-year-old pots suggests people in Patagonia were fermenting beverages with lager yeast well before the Bavarians
A Brief History of Chocolate in the United States
Eating chocolate is a relatively new innovation
Remains of 19th-Century Chinese Laborers Found at a Pyramid in Peru
Between 1849 and 1874, more than 100,000 workers traveled from China to Peru, where they faced discrimination and abuse
Documents Show Chile Foiled Nazi Plot to Attack Panama Canal
Files released by Chile’s Investigations Police show a special unit busted two Nazi spy rings in South America
Trove of Nazi Artifacts Found in Secret Room of Argentina Home
A bust of Hitler, a knife with Nazi markings and a medical device for measuring heads were among the objects uncovered by authorities
Ancient Mask Challenges Theories on Origin of Metalworking in South America
The 3,000-year-old mask found in Argentina suggests that advanced metallurgy may not have been born in Peru
There’s Something Fishy About the Ketchup You Put On Your Burgers
The red stuff that Americans eat on their French Fries doesn’t look much like the ‘kôechiap’ it’s based on
How a German Mathematician Took Responsibility for an Ancient Peruvian Artifact
Maria Reiche lived in a shack in the desert with the Nazca Lines for 40 years
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