Deep in the jungle, an American traveler left a village speechless when he began speaking their ancient Mayan language. What ...

A recent archaeological discovery at an ancient Maya city has shed new light on the civilization’s political dynamics, ...

Running along the Caribbean shores of the lush Yucatán Peninsula, Riviera Maya is a 100-mile (160km) stretch of sands ...

K’awiil is the name of a Mayan deity associated with divine lightning and royalty. Associating the god with Ix Ch’ak Ch’een ...

There are hundreds of caves in Belize that served as portals to what the Maya called Xibalba—home to ancient death gods, rituals, and extraordinary relics left behind. Accessible only by kayak or ...

Ancient hieroglyphics discovered in Mexico have revealed the identity of a long-forgotten Mayan ruler. The inscription — ...

The Maya civilization possessed the remarkable ability to forecast solar eclipses with stunning accuracy for over 700 years, using nothing more than careful observation and mathematical genius. A ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on October 29. Check what happened ...

Ix Ch'ak Ch'een reigned over the city of Cobá in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Historians didn't know her name before they ...

Imagine stumbling upon a piece of genuine history while doing something totally mundane, like cleaning out your garage or ...

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