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Rare photos of Maya sites acquired by Getty Research Institute

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jul 14

(Photo credit: The British Library) The Getty Research Institute announced last week the acquisition of an album comprising 45 photographs of Mayan sites and one photograph of the iconic Aztec calendar stone.  These rare photographs were taken in « Continue »

Understanding the Mayan Language Barrier

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jul 10

(Photo credit: Sam Antonio Photography) In the United States, we tend to think that most Central Americans primarily speak Spanish, but many still speak Mayan languages.  Among the tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors who have come from « Continue »

The History of Chocolate: The Sacred Dessert

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jul 8

Cacao Pods (Theobroma cacao)  (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The sweet, unique taste of chocolate is loved around the world.  Even people in ancient times found it incredibly alluring.  Chocolate was first discovered and eaten by the Olmecs around « Continue »

Ancient Ruins of Palenque Now Accessible by Plane

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jul 2

 Ruins of Palenque  (Photo credit: Wikipedia) For archeology and history enthusiasts, the ancient Mayan city located in what is now Palenque, Mexico has undeniable appeal.  In the early 1950′s, Mexican archaeologist Alberto Ruz Lhuillier « Continue »

Mayan People’s Council Holds Strike in Guatemala

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jun 30

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) On Monday, June 23, the Mayan People’s Council, also known as the CPO, declared a national strike in support of the Mayan people of Guatemala.  Local indigenous people took to the streets in 29 different locations across « Continue »

Ancient Mayan City, Protected Forest Named World Heritage Sites By UNESCO

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jun 27

Calakmul (Photo credit: Sergey Yeliseev) The Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul in Mexico’s Campeche state have been named “mixed natural and cultural” World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, according to the National « Continue »

Lost Mayan City of Noh Kah Found

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jun 23

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 farming hotspots hold key to ancient culture

By Kat Cumpton Leave a Comment Jun 23

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 »

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