As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

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Mexico’s top cultural authorities are racing to ready dozens of landmarks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with renovations to be carried out at 12 museums and 46 archaeological sites.

Discover how the Harzhorn Battlefield was uncovered, revealing a well-preserved Roman engagement, and learn how archaeological evidence—from Roman hippo sandals to embedded nails allows historians to ...

Ancient cities and enduring Indigenous traditions offer hands-on ways to experience this country’s rich culture and history.

Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered an incredibly well-preserved Zapotec tomb dating back to the early seventh century. The tomb boasts intricately carved walls, murals and sculptures—including a ...

The Late Classic period saw the pinnacle of ancient Maya civilization, with a population that exceeded 10 million people.

Picture an aircraft streaking across the sky at hundreds of miles per hour, unleashing millions of laser pulses into a dense tropical forest. The objective: map thousands of square miles, including ...

Archaeologists have discovered an amazingly well-preserved 640-year-old medieval castle directly underneath a popular hotel in Vannes, France. The Château de l'Hermine, built by Duke John IV in the ...

The Maya often sent many layered messages with their monuments.” The knowledge that Ajpach’ Waal undertook some kind of diplomatic mission in the service of the king of Calakmul is bringing the roles ...

Within Mexico the recent discoveries in Oaxaca have also sparked a furious debate over who has ownership rights to cultural ...