The ancient Maya, whose world was one of vivid cultural practices and strict hierarchy, with rulers playing an essential role mediating between the gods and mere mortals, developed a deep interest ...

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Encircled by thick jungle, Palenque is one of the most impressive and mysterious of all Mexico’s ancient Maya sites. Known by the ancient Maya people as Lakamha, and today a UNESCO World ...

A collection of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets found atop a Salvadorian pyramid are forcing archaeologists to rethink the ...

Five clay figurines uncovered in El Salvador feature detachable heads with holes, possibly allowing them to be moved like ...

It may seem like Cancun is just about the beaches. And yes, the beaches are amazing. But the truth is there’s a ton to do ...

John Willman, a biological anthropologist, believes that his research proves the popularity of cheek piercings in people as young as 10 years old in ancient Europe. The evidence includes oddly ...

The team found evidence of a major meteorite impact 3.5 billion ... Giant Ice Bulldozers: How Ancient Glaciers Helped Life Evolve Feb. 25, 2025 — New research has revealed how massive ancient ...

Minecraft fans have created many fictional and real-world locations using the many blocks available, and this one is reminiscent of ancient Maya temples. A Minecraft fan shares their unique ...

More than 2,000 years old, El Mirador natural park and the surrounding rainforest is one of the most beautiful places in Guatemala, an unparalleled historical and natural enclave whose future could be ...

“It’s the material I’m most excited about,” Sarah Ysabel Narici, the designer and founder of Dyne, said from her home studio ...

For 150 years, people have tried to decipher mysterious symbols written by an advanced civilization believed to rival ancient ...