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A Skirmish at Cajamarca in 1532 Led to the Downfall of the Incan Empire
The discovery of Machu Picchu by Hiram Bingham in 1911 helped bring global attention to the once mighty Inca civilization. The Kingdom of Cusco was founded, probably by Manco Capac, in 1197,…
American History
The Age of Discovery: 12 Adventurers Who Explored North America
The North American continent provided opportunity for the curious. The continent had been inhabited by native peoples, but it was…
Ancient History
Sacrifice to the Gods: 10 Startling Facts About the Aztec Culture
The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that spoke Nahuatl and dominated large parts of central Mexico from the 14th to the…