Only the first tier is open, but 47 ancient steps are enough to feel the power of the gods.

Three tombs dating back thousands of years have been unearthed in an ancient Egyptian burial complex. The tombs of three ...

For hundreds of years, Andean people recorded information by tying knots into long cords. Will we ever be able to read them?

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. The Maya weavers worked mainly with cotton, which had to be washed and picked clean of seeds. This was hard work!

The Maya built many temples, palaces, causeways, schools and marketplaces. They took millions of hours to build, from cutting and moving the stone to finishing the decoration. The royals and ...