Interested in learning Mayan mythology? Let's dive into the fascinating mythology of the Mayan gods and goddesses, and their ...

The ancient Maya possessed many techniques for using their skin as a canvas on which to project information about their social role and status. One of the most common of these was body painting ...

Ruins of cities keep turning up in the forests of central America. How have these structures stayed standing for millennia?

Researchers excavating the ancient Mayan city of Dzibanche ... which would have previously held a sculpture. Markings seem to indicate a specific Kaanu’l ruler, though researchers remain ...

(image by report authors, courtesy Tulane University) Researchers believe it could be the second-densest known ancient Maya site in that ... Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden ...

Archaeologists have revealed an ancient lost Mayan city using advanced laser mapping technology, unearthing monumental structures such as pyramids and plazas. Named Valeriana, the city is believed to ...

Genius or madman? A new exhibition may help you decide An exhibition of ancient Maya art points up the opulence and violence of the great Mesoamerican civilization A new exhibit showcases the ...

Picture Worlds at the Michael C. Carlos Museum looks at pottery from three ancient cultures: Greek, Maya and Moche.