The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a ...

The walls of Loltun's caves serve as a canvas to the past, showcasing drawings and carvings that date back thousands of years ...

He was everywhere in ancient Maya art. But he was also never the focus. As raw power, he was used by others to achieve their ends. Moreover, Maya artists always had K'awiil doing something or ...

Climate change and urbanization are threatening ancient sites around the world. As archaeologists fight back, satellites are ...

They can be seen as significant elements of the costumes of rulers on stelae and in other representations found in ancient Maya art. These plaques, which hung from belts, were used during rituals to ...

He was everywhere in ancient Maya art. But he was also never the focus. As raw power, he was used by others to achieve their ends. Rain gods, for example, wielded him like an ax, creating sparks ...

Vases found in Guatemala offer rare physical proof of tobacco use among ancient Maya, but with a twist: This time, they didn’t inhale. Among the Maya, smoking tobacco was more common than liquid ...

June 12, 2024 — Rising to power in the wake of the Classic Maya collapse, Chichen Itz was among the largest and most influential cities of the ancient Maya, but much about its political ...