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Online Lecture: Unraveling Peru's Origins — The Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire

Program No. 24684RJ
Join us on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 12 p.m. (ET)/ 9 a.m. (PT) for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the Inca Empire.

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In the final installment of the series, historian Oscar Oviedo Velasco takes us on an insightful journey into the world of the Incas, the last and most renowned of all Peruvian cultures. Discover how the Inca Empire became the largest in American history within a century and examine its origins, rise and collapse with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating civilization and its enduring legacy as we uncover its rich history.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Oscar Oviedo Velasco
Oscar Oviedo Velasco is a native Peruvian with over 15 years of experience as a local expert and group leader. He has special expertise in the archeology, history, and art of Peru, and has conducted independent studies on the Viceregal history of Lima and the ceramic and textile techniques of Pre-Hispanic Peru. Oscar has participated in various archaeological excavation projects and museum installations, and studied photography with concentrations in drone, nature, urban, and archaeological photography, as well as photogrammetry.

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Oscar Oviedo Velasco is a native Peruvian with over 15 years of experience as a local expert and group leader. He has special expertise in the archeology, history, and art of Peru, and has conducted independent studies on the Viceregal history of Lima and the ceramic and textile techniques of Pre-Hispanic Peru. Oscar has participated in various archaeological excavation projects and museum installations, and studied photography with concentrations in drone, nature, urban, and archaeological photography, as well as photogrammetry.





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