When the earliest humans began to migrate out of Africa, it didn’t take long before they ran into an ocean. Or a sea. Or a lake. Or a river — most of our planet’s surface is water, after all. For ...

The uncovered dog at Maya archaeological sites looked normal at first glance. But tests for isotopes inside the bones told a ...

The ancient Maya developed one of the most sophisticated systems of timekeeping in the ancient world. Their calendars allowed them to record historical events with remarkable precision, many of which ...

Scientists found that elite Maya settlements may have housed imported dogs, including possible early relatives of the ...

An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands ...

Herencia Maya will safeguard Yucatán’s cenotes, mangroves, wildlife, and freshwater while boosting climate resilience for ...

The Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago was so massive it may have plunged Earth into years of darkness and cold, leading some scientists to believe humanity nearly went extinct. Yet archaeological ...

Scientists in China discovered that ancient humans were making surprisingly advanced stone tools during a harsh ice age ...

Catedral de San Ildefonso is located in Mérida's main square near other things to do in the city. Though it is not ...

Mexico is embracing its ancient ballgame, ulama, as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This 3,400-year-old sport ...

Shanghai Museum announced on Friday the opening of ticket sales for its upcoming exhibition, On Top of the World Tree: ...

Humans have lived around Barton Springs for over 13,000 years. Here’s what we know about ancient peoples’ spiritual ...