A recently unearthed altar in Tikal holds the burial of a child and adult, but it wasn't built by the Maya. Instead, it ...

Explore the authentic and awe-inspiring Tikal Mayan Ruins in Guatemala — a real jungle adventure filled with ancient temples, wildlife, and rich history. Join us in Season 1, Episode 4 for an ...

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

After a lot assignment travelling the region, Marco Ferrarese helps decide which Central American nations to visit.

Such is the case at La Lancha, a member of The Family Coppola Hideaways (yes, that Coppola family— Francis Ford Coppola is ...

Tikal’s great plaza, at the heart of what was one of the most powerful city-states in the Americas, is surrounded by monumental structures: the stepped terraces of the North Acropolis ...

Deep in an underground cave in Guatemala, archaeologists stumbled upon hundreds of fragmented human bones showing signs of ...

Maya blue is a highly unusual pigment because it is a mix of organic indigo and an inorganic clay mineral called palygorskite. The rich blue color does not fade over time; it has maintained its ...