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?
History
The Inca Sacred Center of Machu Picchu – a Love Letter
The first time I laid eyes on Machu Picchu was 16 years ago, and even though I do not consider myself a particularly spiritual person, what I experienced in that moment was profound, and has stayed with me. It’s the same each time I return.
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.
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.
