A combination of historical preservation and safety concerns mean big fines for visitors who climb the ancient structures ...

Researchers unearthed several clay puppets from El Salvador which they hope will give them more insights into the fairly ...

The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient ...

Research in Honduras shows that humans began selecting for larger fruits with thicker rinds as early as 7,500 years ago—long ...

Oliver Koth-Kappus, co-founder of Kasama Chocolate in Vancouver, likens making bean-to-bar chocolate from cacao beans to distilling whisky from grains. A chocolatier, on the other hand, is like a ...

The Blue Zones are five regions across the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives - and they are also known ...

Residents in these beautiful regions not only live longer, but also enjoy a better quality of life in their old age - and ...

The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

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After 60 years in the United States, more than 900 artifacts are being repatriated to Mexico in a major archeological win.

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Known as 'Blue Zones', there are five regions across the globe where people live the longest and are in the best health - and ...