A Maya Love for ChocolateThese paintings from the ancient Maya city of Calakmul depict the preparation and drinking of cacao. When did humans first start cultivating chocolate? It's not just a ...

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Archaeologists working in Guatemala’s Petén jungle have discovered three ancient Mayan cities, the country’s Ministry of Culture and Sports announced in a statement.

Archaeologists working in an ancient Mayan city have unearthed a mysterious ... of special feathers from tropical birds, jade and chocolate,” he said. “As far as Teotihuacan was concerned ...

Ancient DNA from people buried up to 1,600 years ago in Honduras have revealed clues to the rise and fall of the Maya.

Getty Images Many ancient Mayan ceremonies and customs are still ... the beans that make up chocolate and that de las Casas himself introduced to Europe in 1544. Today, more than 30 Mayan ...

Related: Ancient Mayan human sacrifices involved twins ... of special feathers from tropical birds, jade and chocolate. As far as Teotihuacan was concerned, it was the land of milk and honey.” ...