The Inca Empire became the largest civilization in the Americas before the arrival of Europeans. From their capital at Cusco, the Inca built an extraordinary network of roads, cities, and agricultural ...

Indigenous people in the Andes domesticated the potato - a great source of starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber - 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, making this tuber a central part of their diet. These ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Patton covers the financial markets, economy, and national debt. The federal government’s fiscal year ended September 30, ...

What does it actually take to control the world? Civilizations have come and gone, but a handful didn’t just survive. They ...