Discovering Maya cities used to involve bushwhacking through the jungle, schlepping gear and sidestepping snakes. And over ...

The ancestors of the Ancient Maya used an ingenious method of food collection that enabled their population to grow.

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

Godwin Heights eighth-graders’ first appearance at a National History Day competition led to some stellar results. And ...

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In an urban housing complex dating back to the 4th century AD in the middle of the jungle of Guatemalaarchaeologists ...

The late 'Black Panther' star, reportedly began training in Mexico for the sequel to the iconic Marvel film before his passing, according to director Ryan Coogler.

A hidden chamber in Mexico's Tlayócoc cave has revealed ancient artifacts from a long-lost civilization, offering a rare glimpse into the past.

Discovered in the ruins of Tikal, the altar sheds light on strained relations between the Maya city and Teotihuacán—which was located more than 600 miles away ...

Gold is prized for its beauty and rarity but it is also indestructible, the same piece changing forms through history and ...

Archaeologists working in an ancient Mayan city have unearthed a mysterious 1,700-year-old altar whose bright decorations and ...

Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya city-states, became a rival in this network. Previous discoveries — such as the famous ...