Global Cultures
On the Trail of the Incas
Travel to Peru to meet with descendants from the Q'ero Indians — the last tribe of the Incas.
Overview
The Incas were the original inhabitants of the Andes in South America, holding power over much of western South America from 1438 to 1533. During this time, the Incas were one of the world's biggest empires, ruling millions across modern day Peru, Brazil, Bolivia and Ecuador.
They were recognised for constructing magnificent cities, temples and palaces. They are also recognised for their exceptional star charts, known as 'stellar maps'. After they were conquered by Spanish conquistadors in 1533, most traces of the Inca disappeared — and along with it, their rich history.
On this live virtual journey, travel through Cusco and the Sacred Valley to meet descendants of the Q'ero — the last tribe of the Incas — and uncover the science, agriculture and cosmology of the Inca world.
What you'll take away
- Understand the rise and fall of the Inca empire
- Meet descendants of the Q'ero, the last tribe of the Incas
- Explore Inca science, astronomy and terraced agriculture
- Learn how Andean cosmology shapes life today
How it works
This session is part of Globe From Home's Planetary Citizenship Program. This can be booked as a stand-alone masterclass or as part of the full programme. Once a date is confirmed, we send a private access link. Learners can join collectively from classrooms or individually on any mobile device.