It presents the picture of a bustling and interconnected Mexico long before the modern world arrived with its roads and airports.

Te K’ab Chaak was the first dynastic leader of the Maya region of Caracol. Even after the king died, his dynasty last another ...

Tikal was the capital of a great Maya city-state, one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya. Today Tikal is a site of expansive Mayan ruins deep in the jungle, in the rainforests of ...

Beyond the usual travel bucket lists lie hidden gems that once shaped the course of civilizations. This guide uncovers 7 forgotten places across the world, each echoing with powerful stories and ...

Genetic analysis of skeletons buried in a Neolithic proto-city in Turkey reveals that female lineages were important in early agricultural societies.

Images made with LIDAR have revealed previously unknown ancient Mayan structures. (PACUNAM/Francisco Estrada-Belli) ...