The study and consolidation of the Plaza Elevada Este (East Elevated Plaza) of the Ek’ Balam acropolis was carried out under ...

On July 11, 1999, the Yucatan Peninsula was plunged into darkness as the moon passed momentarily between the sun and the ...

New research reveals how Mayan astronomers built a precise eclipse prediction system using complex lunar mathematics.

Ancient hieroglyphics discovered in Mexico have revealed the identity of a long-forgotten Mayan ruler. The inscription - ...

Why do people move to cities—and why do they leave? Today, the reasons might include jobs, lifestyle, pollution, or even a ...

Xander Schauffele found himself benched Friday afternoon at the 2025 Ryder Cup, and fans were fired up about the decision. The 31-year-old golfer, currently ranked world no. 4, is well-loved among ...

The discovery of an early ninth century burning event marks a turning point in Maya rule, archeologists say. The find is a rare archaeological pinpointing of a historic turning point. Burning Maya ...

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Mexico's $30 billion Tren Maya railway was built to unite the country and honor ancient Maya sites. Now that it’s up and running, the true cost of progress is finally becoming clear. The water in this ...

Absurdity. Extravagance. Fashion. Mystique. Physique. These are the shared ingredients that make up the seemingly incongruous pairing of lucha libre and burlesque that local company Lucha VaVoom de La ...

Audiences jaywalk to a Eugene O'Neill play at the Mayan in 1937 Credit: Works Progress Administration Collection/Los Angeles Public Library Audiences jaywalk to a Eugene O’Neill play at the Mayan in ...

Chemical evidence from a stalagmite in Mexico has revealed that the Classic Maya civilization’s decline coincided with repeated severe wet-season droughts, including one that lasted 13 years. These ...