TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The conspiracy to take down the Inca empire | Gabriel Prieto
It's daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped by and instructed him to go to the plaza at noon to receive an important message. But with the recent defeat of...
SciShow
Seven Ways Poop Saves Lives
When’s the last time you thought about what your poop can do for you? If you think the answer is “not much,” do we have news for you!
SciShow
4 Ways Ancient Infrastructure Can Prepare Us for the Future
Ancient civilizations developed clever solutions to their unique challenges and environments, and learning from those engineers can help us build a greener world today.
SciShow
The First Conservation Efforts Protected… Poop?!
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!
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Inca empire - Gordon McEwan
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...
Curated Video
Hiram Bingham and Machu Picchu for Kids | Bedtime History
Journey back in time to explore the captivating story of Hiram Bingham and the discovery of Machu Picchu in this riveting history episode! Follow the footsteps of the American explorer as he stumbles upon the hidden Inca citadel nestled...
Curated Video
Machu Picchu and the Incas for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the fascinating history of the Inca civilization in this captivating history episode! Explore the architectural wonders and cultural significance of this...
Wonderscape
Machu Picchu: City in the Clouds
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 ancient...
Curated Video
The Resilience and Rediscovery of Quinoa
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...
Curated Video
Quinoa and the Expansion of the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire was a large and powerful civilization that covered a region from Ecuador to Chile and had 12 million inhabitants at its height. Was quinoa their recipe for success? Quinoa part 3/5
PBS
Pbs Nova: Ghosts of Machu Picchu
Found high atop the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is arguably one of the most famous constructions of the Inca Empire. PBS NOVA reports on the remarkable estate of Pachacuti.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Ice Mummies: The Lost Inca Empire
Explores what is known about the "Land of the Four Quarters" and the achievements of the Inca empire, their religious rituals, high altitude archaeology, and burial artifacts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Inca Empire Overview
This video lesson from Khan Academy provides information about the Inca Empire. This information is intended for high students who are studying world history or the arts and humanities.
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 73: Inca Gold Llama 15 Sept 2010
A simple, gold sculpture of a llama. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum examines the animal that helped fuel the success of the great Inca Empire, which ruled over some 12 million people along the Pacific West Coast of...