Maya cities grew when drought and conflict made rural life risky. They declined when nature improved and people chose freedom again.

This was a road trip we'd been wanting to do for many years, and whilst it is a more challenging journey than other great ...

The pre-Colombian cities, monuments, and pyramids, found deep within the jungles and valleys of Mesoamerica are still shrouded in mystery. While academics are still trying to piece together the ...

The Maya civilization was renowned for its progress in the fields of art, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and the calendar systems. Part of their highly developed architecture is missing even ...

Explore the Mayan ruins of Tikal in Guatemala, where we arrived at 4 AM to experience the site without crowds. Tikal boasts a ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Mayan Monster Mayhem: Episode 3 – Terror in Tikal! Scooby and Shaggy need to find a way out in the Terror in Tikal game ...

The tomb of a Mayan king has been discovered by Texas archaeologists in Caracol, Belize, marking the first time researchers in the ancient city have found a ruler's identifiable resting place. Caracol ...

Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.

The three cities were situated in a triangle just several miles from one another. Archaeologists working in Guatemala’s Petén jungle have discovered three ancient Mayan cities, the country’s Ministry ...

A 1,700-year-old altar recently discovered at the ancient Maya city of Tikal has revealed unexpected evidence of Teotihuacan’s influence.

Archaeologists in Guatemala have discovered an altar that holds the burial of a child and adult in the Maya city of Tikal, a finding that could help researchers discern the nature of the city's ...