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The Moche Civilization: Art and Sacrifice

The Moche Civilization: Art and Sacrifice

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

On the arid northern coast of Peru, where the Andes slope toward a narrow desert before meeting the Pacific Ocean,…

Ancient Andean Civilizations Before the Incas

Ancient Andean Civilizations Before the Incas

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Long before the rise of the Incas, the towering Andes Mountains were home to civilizations that laid the foundations of…

The Fall of the Inca Empire: Spanish Conquest

The Fall of the Inca Empire: Spanish Conquest

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

High in the rugged Andes mountains of South America, a vast empire stretched across valleys, rivers, and coastal deserts. By…

Inca Religion: Gods of the Sun and Moon

Inca Religion: Gods of the Sun and Moon

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

The Inca Empire, the largest pre-Columbian empire in the Americas, was not only an extraordinary political and military power but…

The Nazca Lines: Mysterious Desert Drawings

The Nazca Lines: Mysterious Desert Drawings

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Across the arid plains of southern Peru, beneath a sky that rarely sees rain, lies one of the world’s most…

Cusco: Capital of the Inca Civilization

Cusco: Capital of the Inca Civilization

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

High in the Andes Mountains of present-day Peru, at more than 3,400 meters (11,200 feet) above sea level, lies the…

Inca Roads: Engineering in the Mountains

Inca Roads: Engineering in the Mountains

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

High in the soaring peaks of the Andes, where the air grows thin and the earth trembles under the weight…

Machu Picchu: Lost City of the Incas

Machu Picchu: Lost City of the Incas

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

High in the Andes of Peru, where mist weaves through jagged peaks and sunlight glimmers on terraces carved into mountainsides,…

The Inca Empire: Builders of the Andes

The Inca Empire: Builders of the Andes

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

High in the rugged peaks of the Andes Mountains, where snow-capped summits kiss the sky and valleys echo with rushing…

The Fall of the Aztecs: Conquest by the Spanish

The Fall of the Aztecs: Conquest by the Spanish

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

In the early 16th century, the Aztec Empire stood as one of the most extraordinary civilizations in the Americas. At…

Ancient Mesoamerican Ballgame: Ritual and Sport

Ancient Mesoamerican Ballgame: Ritual and Sport

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Thousands of years ago, long before soccer stadiums or basketball courts filled with cheering crowds, the people of Mesoamerica gathered…

Mayan Writing: Decoding an Ancient Script

Mayan Writing: Decoding an Ancient Script

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

For centuries, the writing of the ancient Maya remained one of the great puzzles of human history. Visitors who wandered…

The Olmecs: America’s First Great Civilization

The Olmecs: America’s First Great Civilization

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Long before the mighty cities of the Maya rose in the jungles of Central America, and centuries before the Aztecs…

Human Sacrifice in the Aztec Civilization

Human Sacrifice in the Aztec Civilization

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Few images from history capture the imagination with as much intensity as that of the Aztec priest, standing atop a…

Mayan Calendar: Ancient Timekeeping Explained

Mayan Calendar: Ancient Timekeeping Explained

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Time has always fascinated humanity. From the rising of the sun to the changing of the seasons, early civilizations sought…

Tenochtitlán: The Great Aztec Capital

Tenochtitlán: The Great Aztec Capital

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

In the heart of the Valley of Mexico, where high mountains circle a basin dotted with lakes, a city once…

The Aztec Empire: Rise and Fall of a Warrior Nation

The Aztec Empire: Rise and Fall of a Warrior Nation

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Long before the great cathedrals of Europe towered over bustling cities, and centuries before the skyscrapers of the modern world,…

Chichen Itza: Ancient Mayan City of Wonders

Chichen Itza: Ancient Mayan City of Wonders

The Science DeskSeptember 18, 2025September 18, 2025

In the dense jungles of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula rises one of the most awe-inspiring remnants of human civilization: Chichen Itza.…

The Secret Sugar Plants Hide on Their Leaves—And Why Ants Love It

The Secret Sugar Plants Hide on Their Leaves—And Why Ants Love It

The Science DeskSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

When we think of nectar, most of us picture delicate blossoms brimming with sugary liquid designed to lure bees, butterflies,…

Scientists Unearth the Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur—And It’s Still a Teenager

Scientists Unearth the Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur—And It’s Still a Teenager

The Science DeskSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

In the rugged expanse of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, a fossil skull shimmered from the sandstone like a hidden gem. Resting…

These Australian Lizards Can Smell Fire Before It Arrives—But Ignore Its Sound

These Australian Lizards Can Smell Fire Before It Arrives—But Ignore Its Sound

The Science DeskSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Sometimes, science begins with the simplest of observations—or even an accident. Years ago, zookeepers in the United States noticed something…

A Tiny Device Could Solve One of Quantum Computing’s Biggest Problems

A Tiny Device Could Solve One of Quantum Computing’s Biggest Problems

The Science DeskSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

For centuries, humanity has tried to push the boundaries of how we store, process, and understand information. Classical computers—powered by…

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