A team of archaeologists from theNational Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have finally confirmed that the forest of Quintana Roo does in fact hide an ancient Maya urban center. The area, which locals call “Noh Kah,” or “Big City,” « Continue »
Maya Council House Uncovered in Guatemala

Mayan Idol (Photo credit: ground.zero) Archaeologists have uncovered a Maya council house at the site of Nixtun-Ch’ich’ in Guatemala dated to 1300 CE. The council house has altars, incense burners and animal figurines. The house, with two « Continue »
Ritual Aztec Skulls Found in Mexico City

When Mexico City began excavations for a new extension of its subway system, no one knew that they would uncover nearly 100 Aztec burials. Included in the find was a tzompantli, or display rack meant to showcase the severed heads of enemy warriors « Continue »
Maya farming hotspots hold key to ancient culture

Maya site of Tikal (Guatemala). Ceramic vessel from Burial 10 known as the “Old Man Deity”, the sun god in his night form (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Researchers found that by using soil chemistry, as well as advanced remote sensing and satellite « Continue »
Theme Parks Catching Franchise Fever

The Entrance of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Blockbuster movie franchises are being incorporated into theme parks with increasing frequency. “The Hunger Games” trilogy is the latest to get this treatment, as CEO « Continue »
Inside Hollywood’s Theme Park Mania

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Theme parks set to Hollywood franchises have proven to be popular across the globe. The construction of theme parks and other attractions based on movie characters has accelerated at an astonishing pace in the past few « Continue »