Ancient Maya ball court may have been blessed, hallucinogenic find hints
Experts have found a "special" ritual deposit below an ancient ball court that includes psychoactive and ceremonial plant remains.
Ancient Maya pyramid held royal bones burnt in "desecration" ritual
The burning ritual, which likely took place in the 9th century, may be rare archaeological evidence of political regime change.
Archaeologists find evidence ancient Mesoamericans drank tobacco in rituals
Vessels found in an ancient city revealed nicotine traces indicating they once contained liquid preparations of tobacco.
Archaeologists find "extremely rare" jade mask in Maya king's tomb
The discovery of the mask and other remains in the tomb, which dates to around 1,700 years ago, is "significant on several levels."
Archaeologists discover funeral urn depicting Maya corn god
The artifact in Mexico, which was found to contain human remains, also features a representation of an owl on its lid.
Archaeologists find rare crab leftovers from ancient Maya celebrations
The crabs were considered to be a symbolic marker of regeneration, so they were consumed in special ceremonies.
Archaeologists discover ancient camp where Maya ate cooked snails
Researchers found some "unusual mounds of Earth" at the site, as well as pottery and snail shells.
Don't equate border security, immigration policy says actor, ex-BPA Vargas
Vincent Vargas was a U.S. Border Patrol Agent from 2009 to 2015. Formerly an Army Ranger, and now having finished a five-season run as an actor on FX's 'Mayans M.C.,' this excerpt from Vargas' new book gives an insider's view into the dangerous job of a border agent.
Archaeologists discover ancient "cult" circular structure in jungle
The structure dates to the period 1000-1200 A.D. and could be linked to the cult of a serpent deity that was prominent in Maya mythology.
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Ancient Maya kings may have already told us how to solve our water crisis
The ancient people used aquatic plants and flowers to filter and clean the water in their reservoirs—something that may be worth trying nowadays.
"Important" ancient Mayan burial discovered on site of hotel construction
The body was found with three ceramic vases, a pair of earrings and two green stone beads.
Archaeologists find lid of ancient vault with snake symbol at Maya palace
Researchers discovered the stone artifact in the Acropolis, or royal palace, of Ek' Balam, an ancient Mayan city inhabited for more than 1,000 years.
"Extraordinary" ancient Maya nose ornament made from human bone discovered
The ornament is thought to have been worn by the ancient city's elite during ceremonies in which they embodied the Maya god of corn and fertility.
Workers Discover Ancient Skeleton of Young Woman Wearing Jade Ring
The skeleton was found in a flexed position, in a ceramic vessel, wearing an incredibly well-preserved jade ring.
Ancient "Mayan ritual" human bone discovered in underwater cave
A canoe, found among bone fragments from a number of species, including humans and armadillos, may have been used by the ancient Mayans for ritual purposes.
Forest Conservation Projects Must Be Community-Led
We strongly advocate for more women and young people in REDD+ decision-making.
Mexican president mocked over alleged photo of mystical creature
"Everything is mystical," Obrador said in the caption.
The world's best chocolatier reveals his favorite hot chocolate recipe
The King of Chocolate, Lluc Crusellas, exclusively revealed his best hot chocolate recipe to Newsweek, and it is even more delicious than you could imagine.
Mayan Ruler Reincarnated as God of Corn in New Discovery
An astonishingly well-preserved stone disk was recently extracted from the Temple of the Sun in Mexico.
Dead Mayan Elite Were Used As Rubber Balls, Ancient Crypt Reveals
The unearthing of a tomb in Mexico has shown that the remains of the Mayan elite were used to play an early form of squash.
Huge Mayan Corn God's Head Dating Back 1,300 Years Discovered in Mexico
It was found at the bottom of a pond that was regarded by the ancients as symbolizing the entrance to the underworld.
Lost Mayan City Inside Volcano Crater Explored by Archaeologists
The city sunk to the depths of the volcanic Lake Atitlán during the Late Preclassic period, following a catastrophic event.
Ancient Civilization Structures With Cosmic Significance Discovered
The 2,000-year old constructions are thought to have been important in rituals observed by the Olmec culture.
Large Mayan Palace Discovered in the Middle of the Mexican Jungle
Archeologists digging in Mexico southeastern state of Yucatán discovered a centuries-old palace built by the Mayans more than 1,000 years ago.
Maya Routinely Captured Jaguars and Pumas for Sacrifice
Wild animals played a significant role in ancient Mesoamerican culture.
Ritual Mask of Ancient Mayan King Discovered in Mexico
King Pakal the Great ascended to the throne aged 12, ruling over the city state of Palenque during its golden age.
Mayans Used Chocolate for Money
These products would eventually go on to serve as universal currencies across the different Maya regions and were used to finance state activities, as well as household needs.
'Megalopolis' of 60,000 Ancient Mayan Structures Found
"We now have to consider that complex societies may have formed in the tropics and made their way outward from there."
Boneyard Tunnel Found in Mayan Temple Mystery Hunt
Archaeologists are hoping to find what lies beneath the large Mayan temple known as "The Castle."