Tiny Tilcayo: What you need to know about the new 1.4-kg cat species discovered after 100 years, initially mistaken for a kitten and fed noodles and riceScientists have formally named and described a new wild cat species in Bolivia. This small, slender cat, known locally as Tilcayo, was iden...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
38 people buried for 600 years make this Peru tomb the ‘discovery of the decade’ and reveal a hidden world of Chimú power, wealth and ancient ritualsA remarkable find at Chan Chan in Peru reveals an ancient burial platform that has been sealed for 600 years. This untouched tomb houses th...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
The Lost Inca City Hiram Bingham Missed: How another explorer found Vilcabamba deep in Peru’s jungleExplorers searched for Vilcabamba, the Inca Empire's final refuge, for decades. Gene Savoy identified ruins at Espíritu Pampa as the likely...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the AmericasSmallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports ...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Ancient temple discovery in Bolivia sheds new light on the mysterious Tiwanaku civilizationArchaeologists discover an ancient temple complex, Palaspata, in the Bolivian Andes. The temple belonged to the Tiwanaku civilization. It c...
21 Aug, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
Eight mummies & pre-Inca objects discovered in Peru's capital LimaThe city also has more than 400 larger archaeological sites that have turned up scattered through the urban landscape.
26 Sep, 2023, 09.16 AM IST
500-year-old ceremonial bath found in central PeruThe bath was found at the House of the Inca.
15 Apr, 2023, 10.56 AM IST
For 100 years, we have been calling Machu Picchu by the wrong name. New study uncovers historyThe Inca citadel, built in the 15th century, is a major tourist attraction.
05 Apr, 2022, 02.06 PM IST
INCA 2021 celebrates hospitality heroes who kept the night-show running during pandemicINCA 2021 championed the true spirit shown by hospitality patrons.
22 Mar, 2021, 08.43 AM IST
From Lima, the city of balconies, to the majestic Machu Picchu, Peru is an endless revelationIt takes 24 hours to fly from Mumbai to Peru. But every hour, believe us, is worth it!
05 Sep, 2017, 05.46 PM IST
Incredible, spiritual and magical: The Inca trail at Machu Picchu in Peru is all this and moreThe high elevation makes the trail challenging; however, the feeling of accomplishment is something indescribable and can only be experienc...
19 Jan, 2017, 11.33 AM IST
Looking for active holidays? Machu Picchu in Peru can give you a mix of history with adventureJoin groups that have a not-the-usual itinerary, and choose to explore the snow-capped peaks of Peru’s stunning Cordillera Vilcabamba.
25 Jul, 2014, 06.34 PM IST
- Max Institute of Health inks pact with France' INCa
MIHER, which is supported by Max Healthcare, inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with INCa for collaboration.
14 Feb, 2013, 04.49 PM IST
Cuzco: Navel of the earthIn the Quechua language, Cuzco means ‘navel of the earth’ , and for the 14th century Incas who thought of it as a sacred city, Cuzco certai...
14 Jan, 2010, 07.43 AM IST
Machu Picchu: Abandoned Sun cityMachu Picchu, the enigmatic citadel of the sun-worshipping Incas in Peru, will never fail to amaze even the most hardened traveller for ti ...
29 Oct, 2009, 04.14 AM IST