TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The conspiracy to take down the Inca empire | Gabriel Prieto
It's daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped by and instructed him to go to the plaza at noon to receive an important message. But with the recent defeat of...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Inca empire - Gordon McEwan
It was the western hemisphere's largest empire ever, with a population of nearly 10 million subjects. Yet within 100 years of its rise in the fifteenth century, the Inca Empire would be no more. What happened? Gordon McEwan details the...
Professor Dave Explains
New World Archeology (Mesoamerica)
After covering old world archeology, it's time to check out the new world. This refers to the Americas, where several civilizations were also occurring. The largest ones were found in Mesoamerica, which is present day Mexico. This...
Curated Video
Hidden underground tunnel system built by Incas found beneath Cusco
Hidden underground tunnel system built by Incas found beneath CuscoSource: Various
Bedtime History
Machu Picchu and the Incas
Journey into the mountains of Peru to discover Machu Picchu, the mysterious stone city built by the powerful Inca Civilization. In this simple and engaging video, you’ll learn about Inca achievements in engineering, farming, and...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Gran Saposoa Discovery
GRAN SAPOSOA DISCOVERY IN THIS ERA OF SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY AND INTENSE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH IT S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE EARTH CAN STILL HIDE LOST CIVILISATIONS. BUT IT DOES AND THE THRILL OF DISCOVERY WAS RECENTLY GIVEN TO A...
Curated Video
Machu Picchu and the Incas for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the fascinating history of the Inca civilization in this captivating history episode! Explore the architectural wonders and cultural significance of this...
One Minute History
058 The Capture of Atahualpa - One Minute History
November 16th 1532 - Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro invites Atahualpa to a feast in Cajamarca to honor him for becoming the new Incan Emperor. Atahualpa defeated his half brother’s army, bringing an end to the Incan civil war....
Curated Video
The Resilience and Rediscovery of Quinoa
This video covers the history and characteristics of quinoa, an ancient grain that has gained popularity in recent years. The video also explores the rediscovery of quinoa by Americans in the 1970s and its cultivation in various...
CuriosaMente
¿Por qué es tan popular la papa?
Pepe Pecas pica papas con un pico. Con un pico pica papas Pepe Pecas. ¿Sabías que la papa una vez salvó a Europa? Conoce el origen de la papa y su interesante historia. La papa, originaria de Sudamérica, es un cultivo versátil y...
CuriosaMente
¿Quienes fueron los Incas?
¡El imperio del sol! ¿Cómo era la civilización inca? Los incas, conocidos como "el Pueblo del Sol", formaron un vasto imperio en el Nuevo Mundo que abarcó una extensa región que incluía Perú, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile y Argentina. Su...
Curated Video
Peru, Ollantaytambo archaeological site
Around the mid-15th century, the Inca emperor Pachacuti conquered and razed Ollantaytambo; the town and the nearby region were incorporated into his personal estate.The emperor rebuilt the town with sumptuous constructions and undertook...
Jabzy
Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire
Learning Mole
Machu Picchu
In this video we explore the amazing site of Machu Picchu and wonderful history.
Curated Video
Quinoa and the Expansion of the Inca Empire
The Inca Empire was a large and powerful civilization that covered a region from Ecuador to Chile and had 12 million inhabitants at its height. Was quinoa their recipe for success? Quinoa part 3/5
Curated Video
Peru, Maras ancient salt ponds
Since pre-Inca times, salt has been obtained in Maras by evaporating salty water from a local subterranean stream. The highly salty water emerges at a spring, a natural outlet of the underground stream. The flow is directed into an...
One Minute History
Capture of Atahualpa - The Spanish Inquisition - One Minute History
The story of the capture of Atahualpa and the role he played during the Spanish Inquisition
Curated Video
Archaeologists unveil reconstructed face of Peru's most famous mummy, "The Ice Maiden"
In a remarkable unveiling, the potential true appaerance of "Juanita," Peru's iconic mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed over half a millennium ago on the lofty Andean peaks, has been revealed.
Curated Video
A 600-year-old Inca tradition: Peruvian sun worshippers celebrate 'Inti Raymi' festival
A 600-year-old Inca tradition that shows no sign of aging. Peruvians have been celebrating the sacred Sun Festival 'Inti Raymi' with the help of thousands of spectators from around the world.
Curated Video
Exploring Quito, Ecuador - SIghts & Sounds of Quito
Want to know what it is like to visit Quito, Ecuador? Here are some of our views from exploring the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Filmed in Quito, Ecuador Copyright Mark Wolters 2021 #nocommentary #quito #ecuador Copyright Mark Wolters...
Curated Video
Archaeologists unveil reconstructed face of Peru's most famous mummy, 'The Ice Maiden'
In a remarkable unveiling, the potential true appearance of "Juanita," Peru's iconic mummy has been revealed: a teenage Inca girl sacrificed more than half a millennium ago on the lofty Andean peaks.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
First Duck-billed platypus Born In Captivity
Duck-billed platypus walks through tunnel, enters water, and swims / sign advertises playtpus show at 3:30 / from behind, crowd looks on / men open hatch / men dig in wet sand and find baby ornithorhynchus, or duck billed platypus / man...