The first episode of the documentary focuses on the emergence and early development of the Sanxingdui and Maya civilizations, exploring the historical context behind their establishment, the ...

A drought lasting 13 years and several others that each lasted over three years may have contributed to the collapse of the ...

Power struggles? Drought? Overpopulation? Whatever happened to the Maya remains a mystery—with clues hidden in the jungle.

Chemical traces in a Mexican cave stalagmite reveal how wet and dry seasons may offer a glimpse into shifts in Maya society over a thousand years ago.

Kravis Center announced the screening of THE MIAMI KIDS AND THE MAYA, a documentary by Victoria Alonso Noujaim, exploring the cultural connections between Miami youth and the ancient Maya ...

A new study uses genome analysis to show the decline, not erasure, of the ancient Maya civilization. Researchers compared the genomes of seven skeletons to previously sequenced sets from across ...

Scientists studied the genetic makeup of seven Maya individuals—including one who was the victim of human sacrifice.

Under lush rainforest canopies in Central America lies evidence of the sophisticated Ancient Maya civilization. Nestled among impressive pyramids and temples, the ancient Maya were expert geo ...