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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tortillas are not just a food staple, they're also an important part of Hispanic culture. Southern Californians love their tortillas, but most people don't really think too much about the origins of ...

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 ...

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 ...