The ancient Maya and Aztecs had detailed calendars that celebrated New Year's Eve at different times, with traditions to mark ...

Along the western edge of South America, the Andes Mountains encompass one of the largest concentrations of volcanoes on Earth. Many of these volcanoes are active, and in the historical record of ...

Long associated with family gatherings and shared labor, tamales continue to anchor Christmas celebrations across cultures.

Power struggles? Drought? Overpopulation? Whatever happened to the Maya remains a mystery—with clues hidden in the jungle. Temple in TikalAbove the thick tree roots of the Petén jungle rises Temple V ...

Between 750 and 900 CE, the population of the Maya lowlands in Central America experienced a major demographic and political decline which, according to the scientific literature, coincided with ...

A new exhibit exploring the ancient Mayan civilization has opened at the Hebei Museum in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, showcasing hundreds of artifacts from the Classic Period (around 250-1000 AD).

The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars ...

In the remote town of Huaytará, Peru, the building that houses the Church of San Juan Bautista is more than what it seems. It was built upon a three-walled Incan structure called a carpa uasi that ...

Embark on a whirlwind tour through the sands of time as we explore some of the most fascinating civilizations that have graced our planet. From the fertile lands of Mesopotamia to the grandiose ...

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These empires may be long gone, but their myths still echo through history. The Maya, Aztec, and Inca told stories of gods who shaped the cosmos, demanded sacrifice, and fought battles far beyond ...