Is your knowledge of the ancient Maya as extraordinary as their pyramids?

For those seeking a quieter, more affordable alternative to Chichén Itzá, these temples across the Yucatán Peninsula offer a ...

Tikal developed from a small “watering hole” into one of the biggest and most powerful Maya cities of Mesoamerica.

Scientists have unearthed the body of a 4,500-year-old woman in Peru. What’s surprising is that they found not just her bones ...

Archaeologists have, for the first time, identified what appear to be tools used by the ancient Maya for tattooing, according ...

Even though archaeological and scientific tools have discovered much about these ancient civilizations, including facts about their daily lives, religions, and habits, many "disappearances" remain ...

Maya blue is a highly unusual pigment because it is a mix of organic indigo and an inorganic clay mineral called palygorskite. The rich blue color does not fade over time; it has maintained its ...

Dive into the heart of the jungle, where archaeologists have unearthed a lost Maya city—a treasure trove of ancient wonders! Discover how cutting-edge laser technology revealed this once-bustling ...

If you are sneezing this spring, you are not alone. Every year, plants release billions of pollen grains into the air, specks ...

Palynologists who study tiny pollen fossils share 4 stories found in grains that fell hundreds to millions of years ago.