The Moche cosmo vision explored in new book / CD
The book “Cosmos Moche,” the first part of a collection — “Enigmas of Ancient Peru” — is going on sale this week. It includes an English translation and a CD about the Temple of the Moon.
Art & Culture
The Cusco School of Painting
Have you ever heard of the famous depiction of Christ’s Last Supper in the Cathedral of Cusco, where the main dish is a roasted guinea pig?
Updated e-book version of Hemming’s Conquest of the Inca now available
A new Kindle Edition of the master narrative “The Conquest of the Incas” by John Hemming is now live, on Amazon and Apple.
Hilos de Chinchero: traditional Cuzco weaving
Less than an hour from the Inca capital Cusco is the historic, windswept town of Chinchero.
Thank you María Rostworowski on your birthday for a lifetime of work bringing Peruvian history to life
In 1532, the Inca Ñusta Quispe Sisa was just 15 years old. She attracted the attention of Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, a 54-year-old bachelor, who was charmed by the girl’s cheerful nature and vivacious manner.