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Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a stunning 2-kilometer ceremonial road built by the ancient Chimú civilization, revealing how they wove farming, faith, and community into one sacred landscape. The discovery includes a massive temple platform and over 100 hectares of organized farmland dating back nearly 1,000 years.
Scientists discovered that a thriving 100,000-person civilization in ancient Peru grew powerful by using seabird droppings as fertilizer for their crops. The discovery reveals how the Chincha Kingdom turned an unlikely natural resource into agricultural gold over 2,200 years ago.
Air Force Maj. Jonathan Buckingham has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from sand skiing to balloon popping, and turned his passion into a nonprofit that donates equipment and books to children worldwide. This weekend, he'll attempt his 18th record in Peru.
Tanzania has become Africa's top certified coffee producer and fourth worldwide, joining Brazil, Peru, and Mexico in leading sustainable coffee farming. The East African nation is turning eco-friendly farming into economic opportunity while winning global quality awards.
New research reveals that seabird guano—simple bird droppings—fueled the rise of one of ancient Peru's most powerful societies. The natural fertilizer helped the Chincha Kingdom grow massive corn crops in one of Earth's driest places.
Scientists just confirmed that a thriving South American civilization was fertilizing their corn crops with nutrient-rich seabird droppings by 1250, centuries before the Inca Empire rose to power. This simple but brilliant farming technique may explain how coastal communities grew wealthy enough to trade with neighbors and support growing populations.
Spanish-language music is exploding beyond Bad Bunny and Rosalía, with 635 million speakers fueling a creative revolution across genres from Peruvian electronica to Kentucky neo-folk. Artists are blending traditional roots with modern sounds, making Spanish the second most popular language in global music.
Indigenous Quechua women in Peru's Andes who once killed pumas to protect their alpacas now lead a thriving conservation movement that protects wildcats while boosting their incomes. Their success shows how women's leadership and practical solutions can turn deadly conflict into peaceful coexistence.
A small Paraguayan soccer team nobody expected to win just defeated one of South America's most famous clubs in their first-ever Copa Libertadores match. 2 de Mayo's 1-0 victory over Alianza Lima proved that underdogs can still shock the world.
Scientists at UC San Diego created a platform that tells governments exactly where dengue and malaria will strike next and what supplies they'll need to fight it. Brazil and Peru are already using it to save lives.
Scientists are using drones and DNA analysis to discover animals living high in the rainforest canopy that traditional methods miss. The breakthrough technology detected 257 species in Peru's Amazon, including creatures never found in water samples.
High in the Peruvian Andes, Quechua women who once feared pumas are now leading the effort to protect them. Their transformation is saving wildcats, forests, and their community's future.
Peru just greenlit six new ways to generate carbon credits, including the first internationally recognized method under the Paris Agreement. The move positions the South American nation as a leader in global climate action markets.
Scientists in Peru discovered five spider cousins glowing like tiny neon signs in the rainforest, each species showing off its own unique pattern. The glowing backs might be nature's way of helping these creatures find the right mate in the dark.
Pope Leo XIV released a heartfelt message ahead of World Day of the Sick, urging people to follow the example of the Good Samaritan by stopping to help those who suffer. His call emphasizes that showing compassion isn't just an individual act but a shared mission that strengthens communities.
Scientists discovered spiders in Peru, the Philippines, and Madagascar crafting spider-shaped sculptures from debris to protect themselves from predators. Some even shake their webs to make the decoys move like larger, more intimidating spiders.