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

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

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 ...

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A family altar in the Maya city of Tikal offers a glimpse into events in an enclave of the city’s foreign overlords in the wake of a local coup. Archaeologists recently unearthed the altar in a ...

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 ...

At the height of the Mayan empire 1,400 years ago, the city of Tikal in modern-day Guatemala was a bustling metropolis the size of London during the Middle Ages. But when the Spanish conquistadors ...

The castle scenes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail were filmed at Doune Castle in central Scotland, making it the top ...

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