Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what was found in its remnants. Structure II, a pyramid at Calakmul, was ...

" Chasing a Plate is at Chichen Itza in the Yucatan, Mexico. This morning Chasing a Plate are chasing temples. We're at arguably one of the greatest Mayan cities, Chichen Itza. It's meant to be huge, ...

In an ancient Maya temple-pyramid in Guatemala, archaeologists recently discovered the scorched bones of at least four adults who were likely members of a royal lineage. The burning signaled a ...

Archaeologists excavating an ancient Maya pyramid have uncovered royal remains that appear to have been burnt in an apparent "act of desecration", and Newsweek spoke to the lead researcher about the ...

The discovery raises questions about large settlements in Central America. This is an Inside Science story. A giant platform nearly a mile long made of stone, clay and earth is both the earliest- and ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Archaeologists have ...

In the tropical heart of Central America, the Maya civilization once thrived with its grand cities, astronomical wisdom, and towering pyramids. For decades, experts have admired the ingenuity of Maya ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. In an ancient Maya ...