The Maya civilization emerged circa 2000 BCE, and for centuries they ruled over an extensive territory in Central America.

Belize may not be the first country to come to mind when you think of famous Mayan archaeological wonders. Sites like Ch ...

The traditional Chinese version of the sacred Mayan text “Popol Vuh,” an endeavor undertaken as a partnership between Taiwan ...

Archaeologists uncovered ancient offerings in a sealed cave in Mexico, revealing secrets of the lost Tlacotepehua ...

Archaeologists in Mexico have discovered ancient Mayan pottery in a cave system a little more than 10 miles away from downtown Playa de Carmen.

The Tlacotepehuas, a civilization once located in the Sierra de Guerrero, have long been a mystery, with very little ...

An often overlooked pyramid in Mexico was filled with pools of a rare element in its underground chambers, leading to new ...

Discovering Maya cities used to involve bushwhacking through the jungle, schlepping gear and sidestepping snakes. And over ...

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

Godwin Heights eighth-graders’ first appearance at a National History Day competition led to some stellar results. And ...