Skeletons unearthed from the ruins of the ancient city of Copán in Honduras have yielded clues to the collapse of the Mayan civilisation. Copán, now a Unesco World Heritage site, thrived during the ...

Ancient Maya believed that the rain god Chaak resided in caves and natural wells called cenotes. Maya farmers today in Mexico ...

Copán ruins reveal Maya greatness—1,800-glypph Hieroglyphic Stairway, 4,500 structures, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Living ...

This video shows a towering ancient Maya temple at Tikal in Guatemala, featuring a long, steep stone staircase rising toward ...

Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed mysterious powers to ...

One of the most well known games played by the ancient Maya was a ball game called pitz. It is more than 3000 years old and was very important in the Maya’s religious beliefs and society. It was ...

As the scorching May sun of Central Belize blazes down on us, temperatures soar to a staggering 106°F. Local farmers anxiously await the onset of the rainy season to sow their crops, but the ...

Using environmental DNA analysis, an international team of researchers identified a collection of plants used in ceremonial rituals in the ancient Maya city of Yaxnohcah in Mexico. The plants, known ...

Jade mask discovered inside an ancient Mayan tomb dating from 1,700 years ago in Chochkitam, Guatemala. Credit: Francisco Estrada-Belli / Tulane University A team of archaeologists from Tulane ...

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Farming was an important part of Maya life. They grew foods such as maize, beans and squash. This gave the Maya people a healthy diet. Archaeologist A person who digs up and uncovers artefacts to help ...