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When most Western people think about ancient ruins, they tend to think about Europe and South America. However, Mexico has some of the most significant and incredible ruins in the world. One civilization that left impressive ruins in Mexico were « Continue »
When the Spanish arrived in modern-day Mexico, they were amazed at the complexities of Aztec life. The Aztecs lived in a completely different world with a variety of new food and treasures. The conquistadors were impressed by the Aztecs’ « Continue »
It turns out that the genetic meaning of “Mexican” is quite complicated. The wide array of indigenous populations means that a Seri from the Gulf of California area would be as genetically different from a Lacadon Maya from near Guatemala as a « Continue »
The Mayans have a rich and varied culture. Here are just a few interesting facts about the Mayan people: 1. Mayans Had Advanced Writing and Books – The Maya, like the Egyptians, wrote in hieroglyphs. They covered their cities with the hieroglyphs, « Continue »
Tikal For a long time researchers have wondered how ancient Mesoamerican metropolises thrived on land with poor soil that could barely sustain crops. Now, experts believe that the Mayan cities that prospered received a steady and frequent ash « Continue »
The ancient Mayans left behind a wealth of artifacts and ruins, but unfortunately a good portion of what was left has been claimed by looters looking to sell the relics to the highest bidder. In the jungles of northern Guatemala, the ruins of the « Continue »
The Yucatán peninsula as seen from space Deep in the jungles of Mexico, archaeologists have re-discovered two ancient Mayan cities. The cities contain ruined pyramid temples, a gateway, a ball court, palace remains, altars, and stone monuments. « Continue »
Main temple in Xunantunich, a Maya site in Belize (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Many people view Mayan culture as being restricted to Mexico, but in centuries past Mayan cities were spread throughout what is now Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, « Continue »
Lithograph of Stela at Copan, Published in 1844 by Frederick Catherwood in Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan . : Note: This drawing depicts Stela H. It is of Waxaklahun-Ubah-K’awil in the role of the Maize God. « Continue »
Location of Mayan speaking populations (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The documentary “Granito: How to Nail a Dictator” tells the story of the years of struggle to bring ex-dictator of Guatemala, Rios Montt, to justice. Montt is « Continue »