The use of the quipu dates back to 2500 BCE, long before the Inca Empire emerged. We still don't know how it originated. Deciphering quipus is tough.

The use of the quipu dates back to 2500 BCE, long before the Inca Empire emerged. We still don't know how it originated. Deciphering quipus is tough.

Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.

The Tiwanaku civilization thrived high in the Andes Mountains long before the Inca Empire started. Located near Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, the millennia-old city of Tiwanaku was built almost 13,000 ...

While some of these wonders now only exist in history books and legends, a foundation called the New7Wonders sought to unite the world by honouring heritage across the globe and naming seven other ...

An unfinished swimming pool in Peru revealed pre-Inca remains, prompting officials to declare the site a historical monument.

Andean people of the past looked at these strings as a record of the climate, and they studied them to understand patterns.

Legislation to create a Holocaust memorial at the Empire State Plaza has passed the Legislature. Sen. Pat Fahy and Assemblywoman Gabriela Romero introduced the legislation at a time when anti ...

The crude oil market continues to see a lot of buyers, as the markets are now reacting to the news that Trump claims there is a US/China deal done, awaiting signatures from both Presidents. At ...

If you're investing through a robo-advisor, you'll have to figure out which one to work with. Similar to shopping for a broker, there are pros and cons to each. Some robo-advisors have very low ...