When a relative died, I was given an extraordinary artifact—and a head-spinning journey down a 25-year ethical rabbit hole.
The National Geographic channel has been the gold standard for nature documentaries and content for more than two decades. Currently, its owner is the National Geographic Global Networks unit of ...
Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what was found in its remnants. Structure II, a pyramid at Calakmul, was ...
The pyramid-building society reigned over much of Central America until it collapsed. Today, its descendants keep many traditions alive—a sign of resilience. This sculpture of the head of a Mayan ...
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The Maya were a towering Mesoamerican civilization that had once covered much of Central America, from northern Belize through Guatemala and southern Mexico. Much more is now known about the group ...
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