As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

Oscar-nominated helmer Ilker Çatak returns to the Berlinale with a family drama set in authoritarian Turkey but shot entirely in Germany.

Maya poet and activist Pedro Uc Be continues to write about the history of his people, and to help fight for their rights.

Mayan seed guardians and Mennonite farmers are working to recognize their interdependence—with each other and with ...

The Late Classic period saw the pinnacle of ancient Maya civilization, with a population that exceeded 10 million people.

Want to take Mayan Train in Mexico (but feel confused)? As someone who's ridden it, my Ultimate Guide to Mexico's Tren Maya explains everything.

In May 1562, Diego de Landa, the highest-ranking Catholic authority in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, received word that a large number of idols, along with human bones and deer meat, had been discovered ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Japanese writing system, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and ...

Ancient Greek is among the oldest languages in the world. Credit: Maurice Flesier / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons Determining the exact “oldest” languages can be challenging as the origin of many ...

Astrologer Lisa Stardust shares her insights on the Mayan system and how it captures the energy you were born into Getty If you think your birth chart says a lot about you, wait until you meet your ...

In the heart of southeastern Mexico, archaeologists have uncovered a massive, ancient site that offers a new lens into the Maya civilization’s understanding of the cosmos. Known as Aguada Fénix, this ...