Lowry and Justeson’s analysis involved mathematically modeling the eclipse predictions in the Dresden Codex table and ...

The history of the ancient Maya board game patolli gained a new twist when archaeologists discovered a game board embedded in ...

Five years ago, archaeologists announced they had discovered a massive Maya structure in southeastern Mexico. Built between ...

The sculpture was discovered as part of the Maya Train project, which is aiming to connect Maya sites in Mexico.

For a long time, archaeologists believed that large buildings required large bosses. The idea was simple: only societies with ...

Among the early Maya, the site of Aguada Fénix would have been a place for everyone to gather for trade, socialization, and ...

Archaeologists uncover a rare Maya mosaic gameboard in Guatemala, revealing how ancient games were built into elite Maya ...

Kimberly H. Breuer does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

The world the Maya made has been shrouded by jungle for centuries. Now, a tool called lidar is revealing its staggering scale and sophistication. An aerial view hardly hints at the true size of ...

In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups. By ...