A once-anonymous Maya scientist now has a name. Sak Tahn Waax, or “White-Chested Fox,” is credited as the author of a calendrical formula painted in Maya glyphs on the wall of a ruin in Guatemala, ...

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 ...

The ancient Mayans are celebrated for their towering pyramids, intricate temples and sophisticated knowledge of astronomy. Their calendars have fascinated historians for generations, often inspiring ...

Why did Maya writing remain undecipherable for so long and how was it finally cracked? Find out how this long enigmatic script was finally deciphered and how centuries of recorded Maya history were ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some Maya vases depict dogs walking below a ruler's hammock, which has been interpreted as the dog escorting the ruler's burial ...

Depictions of dogs in Maya art and archaeological finds point to a variety of possible roles in the ancient culture. Some Maya vases depict dogs walking below a ruler's hammock, which has been ...

Long before the advent of kennel clubs, backyard breeders, and animal rescues, the ancient Maya traded dogs over long distances. “Dogs are the oldest domesticated animal worldwide,” says Elizabeth ...

One of the most fascinating witnesses to this expertise is the Dresden Codex, a priceless pre-Columbian manuscript. It is one of only four known Maya codices to escape the systematic destruction of ...

On 13 February 1967, the Spanish National Library announced the discovery of the Madrid I and II codices, two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci that had remained poorly catalogued for more than a ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today. The ruins of the ...