As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology ...

In Huitzo, Oaxaca, two experts explore the intricacies of the Tomb of the Owl, one of the most important discoveries in ...

Harman Kaya is an ancient rock sanctuary located deep within the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria. Carved into dramatic ...

Since the earliest civilizations, humans have believed that the Earth itself carries protective power. Stones, formed deep ...

Today, chocolate represents indulgence, comfort, and shared happiness. Scientifically, it is known to trigger the release of dopamine and endorphins, chemicals linked to pleasure and joy. This makes ...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has agreed to readmit the United States as a member after its 2017 withdrawal. The US' membership will become official once ...

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to stand face to face with a real Egyptian mummy without ever leaving Georgia? At the Michael C. Carlos Museum in Atlanta, that unforgettable moment is ...

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

Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered an incredibly well-preserved Zapotec tomb dating back to the early seventh century. The tomb boasts intricately carved walls, murals and sculptures—including a ...

With new technology, smarter tools, and a lot of patient digging, historians and archaeologists are uncovering marvels from every corner of the world. One day it’s an enormous thigh bone from a ...

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

Following the completion of their social studies unit on the Mayan, Aztec and Inca civilizations, students at Bowling Green Elementary School in East Meadow brought ancient history to life through ...