In today's episode, Zack has 30 minutes to become an "expert" on... Machu Picchu! If you're missing travel like we are, tune in to virtually experience the splendor of what's not actually the Lost City of the Incas, but was probably a retreat for the wealthy. Ah, the wealthy, winning even back then! Although local Peruvians were likely aware of Machu Picchu's existence all along, the rest of us didn't get the memo until Hiram Bingham "discovered" it in 1911. Check out his Wikipedia pic if you want a good scare. Machu Picchu is still a bit of a mystery, but there's a lot to be learned in this episode. Go for the breathtaking architectural sights, stay for the cuteness of Agua Calientes. 

Highlights include: 

- A young boy leads Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu

-  Machu Picchu was built without the use of wheels!

- The very cute town of Agua Calientes

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