The little-known city of Chochkitam, located in northeast Guatemala’s dense rainforest near the border with Belize and Mexico, was last photographed by archaeologists some 100 years ago. In 2024, ...

A carved stairway in the ancient Maya city of Copán tells a story of rivalry and conflict—one between figures known as the Shell and Star Lords. In this ATG Highlights episode, we explore how ...

Mexican artistic director Jorge Diaz used to have a unique selection of bedtime stories for his son. Setting aside well-known ...

A new exhibit exploring the ancient Mayan civilization has opened at the Hebei Museum in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, showcasing hundreds of artifacts from the Classic Period (around 250-1000 AD).

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The almighty eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a serpent on Mexico’s flag hints at the myth behind the foundation of the country’s capital. It's a divine sign in an ancient ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

A new analysis of a 4,300-year-old silver goblet has identified the earliest known visual depiction of creation, showing themes that closely align with the Bible's Book of Genesis. The artifact, known ...

The artwork on a 4300-year-old silver goblet unearthed in the Palestinian West Bank appears to show the universe forming out of primordial chaos – making it the oldest known visual representation of a ...

The ˁAin Samiya goblet, pictured here as a replica, is currently held by the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The real artifact is damaged, with some of the picture missing. Eberhard Zangger / Luwian ...