Latin & South American

From ancient civilizations through to the trials of colonization — these sites in Colombia offer a comprehensive overview of the country’s storied past.

Henry Kissinger was a highly controversial diplomat involved in some of the most deeply consequential actions taken by the US in 20th-century Latin America.

Within the astonishing natural landscapes of South America lies a world of archeological treasures worth exploring.

Competition is at the heart of all sports. In the case of the original American ball game, it was a competition for more than just athletic ability.

The impressive structures left behind by the Inca reveal a civilization that excelled in both architecture and engineering.

Brutality and aggression were often central themes in Mesoamerican mythology. Why were they so captivated by blood, and why was it everywhere?

The Manila galleon trade was a crucial economic network linking Asia with Europe and the Americas for over 200 years.

Toussaint L’Ouverture is known as one of the “Fathers of Haiti.” His leading role in the Haitian Revolution led the former French colony to its independence in 1804.