The Maya astrological calendar had 260 days, and it was used to divine individuals' destinies. In the Dresden Codex, there is ...

A painted ceramic fragment from the late pre-Hispanic period suggests cultural exchange between Mesoamerican communities.

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Art Deco became the defining style of the interwar years. But its bold glamour rested on a questionable patchwork of ...

The Aztec Hotel in the San Gabriel Valley hit a milestone this month. The famous yet quirky Monrovia building turned 100 years old. Placed right in suburbia, it’s likely the first Mayan-style modern ...

On Peru's desert hillsides, archaeologists have uncovered a 3,800-year-old city that may reshape our understanding of the cradle of civilisation in the Americas. Four hours north of Lima, the ochre ...

An 11-year “veteran” history teacher “with a deep love of learning” recently posted a video in which she claims human sacrifices performed by the ancient Inca civilization were “voluntary” and “kind.” ...

These empires may be long gone, but their myths still echo through history. The Maya, Aztec, and Inca told stories of gods who shaped the cosmos, demanded sacrifice, and fought battles far beyond ...

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Before the arrival of Columbus, the Americas were home to diverse and sophisticated civilizations that shaped the continent’s history and culture. This video provides a detailed map-based summary of ...

In episode #2252 of The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan delved into European colonizers' catastrophic impact on Mayan and Aztec civilizations, notably by introducing devastating diseases. Joined by ...

Two cannons found at a site dating to 1541 in Arizona may be the oldest surviving firearms in the U.S. They were abandoned by the Spanish after they were defeated in battle. When you purchase through ...