A pioneering study is unveiling the genetic history of the Classic Maya civilization, providing fresh perspectives on their ...

Every little piece we can obtain from the excavations is fundamental, like a piece of the larger puzzle we are putting ...

Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were home to diverse and sophisticated civilizations that shaped the continent’s history and culture. This video provides a detailed map-based summary of ...

These findings offer valuable insights into human history, population dynamics, and the eventual collapse of the Classic Maya ...

EL PAÍS received exclusive access to the latest developments and updates in the Ancient American Art section of the ...

Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said "great progress" was made on day one of his team's high-stakes trade negotiations with China, describing the discussions as "a total reset" and saying ...

A new DNA study of ancient remains from Copán, Honduras, reveals deep links between the ancient Maya and modern-day ...

DNA reveals Maya genetic continuity over 3,000 years Copán elites had ties to highland Mexican populations Collapse was not extinction, but cultural transformation ...

More than a millennium ago, a Maya community collapsed in the face of a devastating drought. One writer joined an intrepid ...

Archaeologists from the U.S. and Guatemala recently announced the discovery of an altar buried in the ancient ruins ... may have used this trade as cover to spy on the Maya.

Pollen is a biological marker and geographic tracer of this ancient change ... especially during the rise and fall of the Maya civilization. Around 1,125 to 1,200 years ago, pollen from crops ...