Laura Pattara

Skip the Inca crowds and head north instead, where ancient temples, royal tombs, and hidden ruins reveal the fascinating heritage of Peru’s lesser-known Moche civilization.

Explore the Sacred Valley’s deep pre-Inca roots, from Wari cities to ancient trade routes that shaped Peru long before the rise of the Inca.

Visiting medieval monasteries in Europe is a great way to explore the continent’s past through architecture, striking settings, and intriguing stories that shaped entire regions.

Greek temples once held gods, power, and pride, and their weathered stones still speak volumes about the people who built, used, and preserved them.

South America is home to some of the most distinctive and extraordinary national parks on earth — discover eight of the best.

Across Mexico and Central America, Maya ruins mark the rise of a remarkable civilization. Their ancient cities still hold clues to the lives once lived there.

The Khmer Empire built more than monuments; they shaped landscapes, faiths, and cultures across Southeast Asia. Follow the traces they left behind beyond Angkor Wat.

Home to the world-famous relics of advanced ancient civilizations, and a history dating back millennia, Mexico is a dream for lovers of history.