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Aug 2023
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Hiram Bingham and Machu Picchu

BEDTIME HISTORY
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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
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