Inca History

The chasquis formed the communications system of the Inca Empire of Peru, speeding along the narrow pathways and steps of the mountain road system at amazing speeds.

Dec 7, 2009 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

At age three, Prince Atahualpa of Peru went through the ceremony of Rutu Chicoy, his first haircut, which showed that he was now weaned and ready for his education.

Dec 5, 2009 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

Chan Chan city in Peru was an adobe settlement that was one of the largest cities in the ancient world. It was the largest pre-Columbian city in South America.

Oct 30, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

Learn about truths and theories about the complete meanings of the Inca's accounting and information system: the quipus.

Feb 14, 2009 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

At around ten years of age, they were taken from their homes, never to return.

Aug 20, 2008 - Colin Forsyth

Discover one of the most extraordinary feats in military history that immortalized a conquistador and lead to the end of a civilization.

Aug 18, 2008 - Richard DeWayne Morris

To Andean people before the Conquest, rocks, mountains and streams were hardly inanimate objects, but vibrant living spirits.

Aug 6, 2008 - Colin Forsyth

In Tiwantinsuyu, the empire of the Incas, spindles and looms were just as important as spears and shields.

Aug 2, 2008 - Colin Forsyth

Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.

Mar 25, 2007 - Henry Ramsager

The Inca road system is an admirable feat of engineering, and it served several important functions for their Empire.

Nov 6, 2006 - John Crandall

Inca burial practices, which included preparation for the afterlife, were linked to their religious beliefs.

Oct 25, 2006 - Henry Ramsager

While Hernán Cortés is regarded as the conqueror of the mighty Aztec Empire, former illiterate pig-farmer Francisco Pizarro is credited with wiping out the Inca Empire.

Oct 13, 2006 - Henry Ramsager