(The Conversation) — K’ahk’ Uti’ Witz’ K’awiil knew his history. For 11 generations, the Mayan ruler’s dynasty had ruled Copan, a city-state near today’s border between Honduras and Guatemala. From ...

The Mayan mythology gods and goddesses are filled with rich history, rituals, and mysteries — some of which we still uncover today — and some of which you can see in sculpture form when you visit the ...

Uxmal is one of the best-preserved cities of the ancient Maya world and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Known for its elegant architecture, detailed ...