A new DNA study of ancient remains from Copán, Honduras, reveals deep links between the ancient Maya and modern-day ...

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in Guatemala, revealing sanctuaries, ...

Ancient DNA from people buried up to 1,600 years ago in Honduras have revealed clues to the rise and fall of the Maya.

In ancient Turkey, a large Neolithic settlement known as Çatalhöyük arose and became the prototype for successful urban living...for a short while; however, by the time the civilization fell ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in northern Guatemala, revealing a treasure trove of ...

The shift from ancient to modern metropolises often leaves historians and curious minds asking: which are the oldest ...

Is your knowledge of the ancient Maya as extraordinary as their pyramids?

Apr. 14, 2025 — Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise of ancient empires or the invention of writing. That's according to a new study ...

The city of "Los Abuelos" takes its name from two human-like sculptures of an "ancestral couple" found at the site.

The Amphitheatre of El Jem, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 3rd century, is one of the largest and best-preserved ...