Mayan astrology is a modern term for a form of Mesoamerican calendrical and divinatory tradition that dates back to 2000 BCE. This ancient practice highlights the connection between nature and the ...

When Washington, D.C. resident Anna Lee Dozier picked up a vase at a thrift store in Maryland five years ago, she thought it a faithful reproduction of a Mayan artifact. “It did look old to me,” she ...

As you’d imagine, the Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza get very crowded, so arrive as easily as you can. There’s very little shade at the site, so don’t forget your Water-To-Go Bottle (which also filters ...

Throughout history, clean and potable water has been one of the most prized possessions, without which no human civilization could have ever sustained itself. Not only is water crucial for drinking ...

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Sitting atop the largest pyramid in the world in northern Guatemala’s ancient Mayan city El Mirador, I tried to imagine how the city below looked nearly 2,500 years ago. Standing nearby, the site’s ...

The Mayan civilization has always drawn the interest of archaeologists due to its rich heritage. Experts refer to it as one of Mesoamerica's most dominant indigenous societies. This interest drove a ...

The burials were discovered along a stretch of road between two rural towns in Mexico, researchers said. Trnava University via Unsplash While the Mayans may be best known for the massive pyramid of ...

It may have been used in a professional final in front of hundreds of fans. Or perhaps a regular season recreation league tip-off with Mom and Dad. An ancient stone marker used in a soccer-like ...