In a major step toward reinforcing regional cooperation and diplomatic trust, the Foreign Affairs Ministers of Ecuador and Peru held a bilateral meeting in Quito aimed at deepening political, economic, and security collaboration. The dialogue marked an important milestone in the lead-up to the 17th Peru–Ecuador Binational Cabinet, which will…
The rise of the Wari civilization (c. A.D. 600–1000) in the central Andes has long fascinated archaeologists. Known for spectacular tombs, administrative cities, and far-flung influence, the Wari remain a puzzle in how they consolidated power. A provocative new hypothesis suggests that psychedelic beer—beer laced with hallucinogenic agents—may have been…