Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

Why was there no Middle Ages in Mexico? It turns out the answer is a really simple one, as our expert historian explains.

A new study uses genome analysis to show the decline, not erasure, of the ancient Maya civilization. Researchers compared the genomes of seven skeletons to previously sequenced sets from across ...

A Maya king’s tomb discovered in Belize offers the first proof of royal rule at Caracol and sheds light on early ties with ...

Blue Hands Collective, a collaborative of fiber artists and indigo enthusiasts, holds events, lectures and classes around the ...

Jadeite is a rare, hard-to-mine mineral found almost entirely in Myanmar, and it’s surrounded by ancient myths.

July 7, the world celebrates the creation of a popular sweet treat. World Chocolate Day is a holiday that has been introduced ...

Mesoamerican cultures shaped the history of Central America through remarkable achievements in architecture, science, and society. Among the most influential were the Maya, who thrived in present-day ...