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, ...

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

Archaeologists working at Naachtun, a Maya city between Tikal and Calakmul, have uncovered a unique fifth-century patolli board. Patolli or patole is one of the oldest known games in America. It was a ...

Patolli was detected in the ancient city of Naachtun in northern Guatemala, found to be embedded within the floor of a ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...

One party planning site suggests games including 'Pin the Tail on the Horseman', 'End of Days charades', and 'Doomsday Drinking Games'. The best bit? There'll be no cleaning up after Armageddon ...