In Peru, Folk Remedies Like Frog Smoothies Are Comfort Food
Peru's capital, Lima, has a witches market that boasts a smorgasbord of charms and salves that hawkers promise will cure any ailment.
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To Save The Lives Of Babies And Mothers, Ask For Advice From Peru
Each year, nearly 6 million children die of preventable and treatable conditions. Nearly 300,000 mothers die of complications from pregnancy and childbirth. Yet a new report offers reason for hope.
For Inca Road Builders, Extreme Terrain Was No Obstacle
A new exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian highlights the engineering prowess of the Inca, whose great road once spanned mountains, deserts and forests in 6 South American countries.
Peruvians Love Their Chicha Street Art. City Officials ... Not So Much
Walk down a street in Peru and you'll likely see an example of the glow-in-the-dark posters and murals. Lots of people love them. But the upper crust isn't always impressed.
Songs That Heal: Preserving A Thousand-Year-Old Tradition
There are only six people left in the world who know the healing songs of the Wachiperi, an ancient group in the Andes. One of them flew 3,000 miles to share his skills — and cure headaches.
To Resurrect A Vanishing Language, Try YouTube and Indiegogo
A community in the Amazon tries to save its disappearing language with classes for kids, a rap video, radio broadcasts and an online fundraiser.
The Real Hunger Games: Peru's Wachiperi Use Arrows To Nab Dinner
But their archery traditions are changing. They lay off endangered animals, and the women in the community are eager to take lessons so they don't have to depend on the men for a main course.
This Must Be A First: Alpacas Blessed In Nation's Capital
Peru brought its tradition of praying for alpacas to the U.S. And there's good reason to wish the animals well. Their fiber — softer and warmer than wool — provides a livelihood for many Peruvians.
Peruvian Sisters Can Turn A Gourd Into An $800 Objet D'Art
They can spend up to two months on a single gourd, creating scenes that tell a story. Think of it as a graphic gourd novel.
A Tome For Peruvian Food, By Its Most Acclaimed Ambassador
Gaston Acurio is the world's premiere cheerleader for Peruvian cuisine, and he has just written a cookbook. It features 500 recipes from around the country — including more than 20 kinds of ceviche.