In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, protests and unrest continued continued across Europe, and the Soviet Union was having increasing trouble holding its sphere of influence together. Today you'll learn about the labor strikes of...

The European Renaissance may have started in Florence, but it pretty quickly moved out of Italy and spread the art, architecture, literature, and humanism across Europe to places like France, Spain, England, and the Low Countries....

The aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact had a huge impact on the countries of Eastern Europe. As the former satellite states turned away from communism and Soviet influence, some of them shifted toward...

The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...

You may have noticed that the internet is terrible at religious discourse. Well, this is not a new phenomenon. In the early 16th century, the Roman Catholic church dominated Christianity in Europe, and the institution was starting to...

Ancient civilizations developed clever solutions to their unique challenges and environments, and learning from those engineers can help us build a greener world today.

In this episode of Crash Course History of Science, we travel to the Americas to ask the question, "When are we?" and get some answers. We'll look at the Maya, Inca, and Olmec civilizations and how they recorded their science.

The idea of conservation might seem like a thing that’s only popped up in the last century or so, but organized efforts to conserve resources that directly benefit humans go back centuries!

The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...

It was the western hemisphere's largest empire ever, with a population of nearly 10 million subjects. Yet within 100 years of its rise in the fifteenth century, the Inca Empire would be no more. What happened? Gordon McEwan details the...

This location wasn't chosen by accident. The Incas sought to be closer to their gods, and the site's spiritual significance is palpable. Waking up to the sun burning off the mist to reveal the ruins is an experience unlike any other.

This World Cultures instructional video shows how the Inca created a Mountain Empire.

The Wari were master engineers who revolutionized farming in the Andes with advanced irrigation systems and expertly designed agricultural terraces. These terraces included layers for drainage, heat retention, and soil replacement,...

Exploring Machu Picchu, Peru:Our adventure begins amidst the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, offering insight into the fascinating culture of the Incas. Traverse breathtaking paths, uncover hidden treasures, and marvel at the...

Inca is an innovative robot receptionist developed by a team of engineering students at King's College University in London. Equipped with a touchscreen information system and driven by 9 motors and a laptop computer, Inca efficiently...

In 1847 the Choctaw, a Native American tribe, helped the people of Ireland who were struggling with famine. A friendship between the two nations was formed that is still alive today.

Discover the lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, nestled atop the Andes mountain range in Peru.
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Explore Machu Picchu, the sacred city of the Inca, nestled 7,900 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. Learn about its unique construction, its role as a religious retreat, and the mysteries that continue to surround this...

Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.

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This video explores five fun facts about Machu Picchu.

This video is answering the question of who built Machu Picchu.

Moray is the name of the Incan agricultural laboratory that was likely used to cultivate resistant and hearty varieties of plants high in the Andes. The site is not on the typical tourist agenda; however, it is included in the boleto...

This video covers the history and characteristics of quinoa, an ancient grain that has gained popularity in recent years. The video also explores the rediscovery of quinoa by Americans in the 1970s and its cultivation in various...