Unraveling the mystery of Incan knotted strings

An Associated Press article reports on a breakthrough in deciphering khipu, an intricate system of knotted strings in various colors and arrangements believed to be an ancient Incan communication tool, and quotes Galen Brokaw, assistant professor of Romance language and literatures, who calls the findings exciting and significant. The article was picked up by more than 70 news outlets, including The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, ABC News, The New York Times, USA Today, Science magazine and CNN. Go to article.