From Mars to the Maya Scientists at Hewlett-Packard's crystal lab had tested thousands of specimens, but they'd never seen ...

The Maya Classic period, spanning from about A.D. 250 to 900, represents the civilization’s peak. But little text remains from the period, and much of its glory was decimated by looting in ...

What this analysis revealed could not only rewrite our understanding of Maya sacrificial rituals, but also raise new ...

From 28 Years Later to F1, there are plenty of new movies to watch in theaters right now, but if you’re keen to enjoy some ...

Are Mexico's many spiritual ceremonies actually real, or just invented to sell expensive experiences to tourists?

T he Aztec Empire is among the most famous Mesoamerican societies that existed before the arrival of Europeans. Formed by ...

Walnut Publication is excited to announce that Lt. Col. Vineet Kumar’s acclaimed travel memoir, Mayan Routes Indian Roots, has crossed the 300-copy mark in online sales. This achievement is a proud ...

The jaguar prowled through the spiritual landscapes of Mesoamerica as powerfully as it stalked the physical jungles and forests. For the Maya and Aztec civilizations, this magnificent spotted cat was ...

A sprawling Maya city with palaces and pyramids was discovered in a dense Mexican jungle by a doctoral student who unknowingly drove past the site years ago on a visit to Mexico. Tulane University ...

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 ...

In a rare reversal, archaeologists have determined that a Maya book written almost 900 years ago is genuine—after decades of believing it was fake. The Grolier Codex was so named because it was ...