Peru
- Episode aired Jun 5, 2007
In Peru, Iain examines how the Incas build the American counterpart of the Roman empire in a harsh, unpredictable climate dominated by the Andes. The rich fishing are made unreliable by El N... Read allIn Peru, Iain examines how the Incas build the American counterpart of the Roman empire in a harsh, unpredictable climate dominated by the Andes. The rich fishing are made unreliable by El Niño, so the key is diversified agriculture at various heights, where corn and potato speci... Read allIn Peru, Iain examines how the Incas build the American counterpart of the Roman empire in a harsh, unpredictable climate dominated by the Andes. The rich fishing are made unreliable by El Niño, so the key is diversified agriculture at various heights, where corn and potato species grow, on artificial terraces to irrigate mountain streams. The key animal, llama, provi... Read all