This is the last installment of “100 Facts for 100 Years of Machu Picchu.” On July 24, 1911, Hiram Bingham III, a Yale professor, came upon the vine-covered ruins of the ancient Inca city, ...

The Inca stronghold of Machu Picchu has astounded and confounded visitors since it was unveiled to the wider world more than 100 years ago by an ambitious Yale professor.

New day comes new facts. As per a recent discovery, the famous ancient Incan site of Machu Picchu has been misnamed for more than a 100 years. It was first visited in 1911 by US explorer Hiram ...

Machu Picchu’s secrets uncovered. IT’S an ancient masterpiece and one of the most popular tourist attractions on Earth, but there’s a lot you don’t know about Machu Picchu.

Fun facts for your visit to Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru In ancient Peru, elite fashion was a serious statement . Only society’s elite were permitted to wear exquisite accessories ...

With less than a month before the 100th anniversary of Machu Picchu’s rediscovery, the L.A. Times continues to celebrate with “100 Facts for 100 Days” leading up to the milestone event. The ...

We’re more than halfway to the finish line on our daily publication of facts marking 100 years since the rediscovery of Machu Picchu. Hiram Bingham, a Yale professor, came upon the vine-covered ...