Between the 15th and 20th centuries, just 10 European countries colonized nearly the whole world. Colonization brought ...

Lost Countries of South America, Laurence Blair makes the case for the region. Blair, a British journalist living in Paraguay, tells the stories of nine South American ‘nations’ that either broke up, ...

There were already hints of greatness in 1977’s Metiendo Mano!, the initial collaboration between Panamanian singer/songwriter Rubén Blades and trombonist/producer Willie Colón. A year later, Siembra ...

For renowned historian Jorge Traslosheros, the so-called “black legend” of the Spanish conquest of lands in the Americas ...

Laurence Blair’s history of South America, Patria, mixes vivid historic detail with travels so intrepid they could have their ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a throne room and detailed wall paintings indicating that a woman likely ruled Moche society in ...

Before departure for Peru I practiced what I like to call a “priming of the self,” opening the senses and imagination without expectation of a promise in return. It would be essential, I ...

The ancient Incas used quipus — knotted cords — to manage their vast empire. Even today, much of this mysterious writing system remains undecoded. Some South American communities are teaching ...