Rather, a strange chemical reaction recently captured by European Space Agency probes is to blame for the spider-like feature ...

He later published a book entitled Lost City of the Incas, solidifying his own legacy as its “discoverer.” Bingham was not without his controversies, however. For starters, locals had known ...

On the morning of July 24, 1911, an enterprising lecturer-explorer from Yale University set off in a cold drizzle to investigate rumors of ancient Inca ruins in Peru. The explorer chopped his way ...

If there was ever a beaten path to take, it's that of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. Often referred to as the Lost City of the Incas, it consists of more than 150 buildings and is steeped ...

You see, after two years of research to pinpoint the location of the “Lost City of the Incas” and raise money for his expedition, intrepid American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham set off ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S. Department of State before traveling. Machu Picchu is thought to be one of the largest and ...

When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city. Description is available under license ...

Check with the U.S. Department of State before traveling. It's hard to believe this iconic "lost city of the Incas" was untouched during the Spanish conquest. The Incas cleverly obscured these 12 ...

“It’s a testament to Incan ingenuity and one of the most breathtaking archaeological sites in the world,” says Burgio. “The site’s dramatic location, hidden high in the Andes and ...