Archaeologists working at the Cueva de Sangre site in Guatemala have discovered an unusual ancient Maya ritual.

A 1,700-year-old altar recently discovered at the ancient Maya city of Tikal has revealed unexpected evidence of ...

Maya blue is a highly unusual pigment because it is a mix of organic indigo and an inorganic clay mineral called palygorskite. The rich blue color does not fade over time; it has maintained its ...

A recently unearthed altar in Tikal holds the burial of a child and adult, but it wasn't built by the Maya. Instead, it ...