Join us as we learn about the life of Hiram Bingham and his interest in exploring far-off places, which led him to the mountaintop palace of Machu Pichu. We learned about Machu Picchu and the Inca Empire in last week's episode, so be sure to check that out, too.Get $10 off StoryButton!https://storybutton.com/bedtimehistory📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStorie ... Show More
Sep 7
The Exciting World of F1 Racing
Zoom into the exciting world of Formula 1 racing, where cars race at lightning speed on tracks around the globe. Discover how these powerful cars are built to go super fast, with engines that roar like thunder. Meet some of the most famous racers, like Lewis Hamilton and Michael ... Show More
10m 22s
Jan 2025
AT#928 - Travel to Machu Picchu, Peru
Hear about travel to Machi Picchu as the Amateur Traveler talks to Michael from Rochester about his bucket list visit to this famous Inca site and more in Peru.
Why should you visit Machu Picchu?
Michael says, "I'm going to tell you why I wanted to go to Machu Picchu. First, as I ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2022
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Covering thousands of miles in the Andes, the Inca Trail was the backbone of the ancient empire, connecting the millions of people who lived under its rule. The jewel in its crown, Machu Picchu, was recently named one of the seven wonders of the modern world. But who were the Inc ... Show More
58m 2s
May 2021
CBS Travel Diaries 2.04 | Viaje a Machu Picchu
It's time for another episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Travel Diaries, Season 2! After a long journey, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban finally make it to Machu Picchu and take in the breathtaking scenery around them. As always, our hosts Mark and Marina are on hand to break down the ... Show More
28m 14s
Jan 2021
12. The Inca - Cities in the Cloud
High up on the craggy peaks of the Urubamba Canyon, a lost city lies wreathed in cloud...In this episode, we explore the mountains of the Andes, and tell the story of the Inca Empire. Find out how these mountain people built the largest empire in the Western Hemipshere, in one of ... Show More
3h 20m
Dec 2018
Mark Rice, "Making Machu Picchu: The Politics of Tourism in Twentieth-Century Peru" (UNC Press, 2018)
Speaking at a 1913 National Geographic Society gala, Hiram Bingham III, the American explorer celebrated for finding the “lost city” of the Andes two years earlier, suggested that Machu Picchu “is an awful name, but it is well worth remembering.” Millions of travelers have since ... Show More
1h 4m
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