Forget the movie Apocalypto – the real Mayans of pre-Colombian America were more than stone pyramids and bloody rituals. From ...

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Hot chocolate has a long history dating back to the Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations of Mesoamerica. This early xocolātl bore little resemblance to the powder inside envelopes you mix with ...

Laser scans and other evidence show the Maya persisted in rural areas long after big cities collapsed. The Maya are known for their impressive pyramid complexes, like this one known as El Castillo ...

Civilizations like the Aztecs (1300-1521 CE), the Classic Maya (250-850 CE) and the Olmecs (1200-400 BCE) flourished in different environments, spoke unrelated languages, and worshipped separate gods; ...

The Maya is perhaps one of the most well-known lost civilizations in history ... Much like other lost civilizations, the Olmecs might have suffered environmental circumstances that led to their sudden ...

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Mesoamerican cuisine is defined by the cuisine of central and southern Mexico and Central America, with traditions from the Aztec, Mayan, Incan, and Olmec cultures. Signature dishes include ...