Our Lady of the Rosary of Guápulo is a devotional image venerated in the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador, and was promoted by a ...

Boys and girls were selected, often as part of an annual tribute to the Inca state. Chosen children typically came from noble ...

The Order of Inca organization was formed in 1956, and had their first parade in 1975. The parade began at 6:30 p.m., and this year’s theme was Festival of the Gods. The Mobile Police Department ...

From erotic ceramics to the recently discovered remains of child sacrifice ceremonies: when it comes to fascinating ancient ...

Amazing stories behind the world's most historic cities where every pavement, every monument, every corner has an incredible ...

The UK drinks market is buzzing with innovation,” says Alex Stewart, creative director of Derek&Eric. No wonder – food and ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. When the voting got underway, I was in Africa. People from all over the globe were invited to vote on ...

The Inca are among the best-known Andean people ... and was a high priest in every Egyptian temple, representing the gods. Ancient Egyptians considered their pharaoh a god since he filled the ...

Ancient Americans Sacrificed ‘Chosen Children’ At Volcano Shrines In One Of History’s Most Haunting Rituals High-altitude ...

From the colourful coastal towns of the Caribbean to the one-time medieval fortresses of central Europe, these are the ...