Maya blue, discovered by modern researchers in 1931, is not an easy pigment to make. Echoing the color of an azure sky, the indelible pigment was used to accentuate everything from ceramics to human ...

A recently unearthed altar in Tikal holds the burial of a child and adult, but it wasn't built by the Maya. Instead, it ...

Each Olmec head is unique, leading archeologists to believe they may have been made in honor of ancient Mesoamerican rulers.

Planning a day trip from Cozumel to Cancun? This guide covers how to get there, what to do, and how to make the most of your ...