When, in the 1960s, the hieroglyphs—the most sophisticated writing system created in the New World—were at last beginning to be deciphered, a new picture of these people emerged. Mayan art and ...

Whether created by ancient Egyptian scribes, medieval monks, or Mayan priests, these 26 remarkable survivors have endured ...

In the second half of the course, we will explore Mesoamerican writing systems and focus on learning the Maya hieroglyphic script—the most sophisticated system ever produced in the Americas. This ...

The Wire (2002-2008) is a police procedural crime drama that focuses on Baltimore, Maryland, and its dark underbelly.

Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

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The hieroglyphic writing was discovered near the Jordanian-Saudi border, southeast of the Wadi Rum Reserve, which is famous for its ancient landscapes and historical significance. The Importance of ...

Most days, the news is like slicing a soccer-ball-sized onion. The headlines will make your eyes water with frustration, anger or fear—mass murders, disappearing jobs, tariffs on a y ...

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