Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start ...

Why the idea that the Maya civilization ‘collapsed’ is wrong Why the idea that the Maya civilization ‘collapsed’ is wrong What really caused the collapse of the Maya civilization?

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

In the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the vibrant cultures ... Known by many names across different civilizations, Quetzalcoatl was a complex figure, embodying aspects of creation, wind ...

Long thought to be a fortress, Guiengola has been revealed as a sprawling city thanks to airborne lidar analysis ...

The mangroves of the Mesoamerican Reef were once at the fringe of the ancient Maya civilization. I contemplated slipping a souvenir into my pocket—with such a lode here, what possible harm?

Image caption, Maya people were very clever. They invented the most well-developed system of writing in Mesoamerica, calendars that helped them to farm crops throughout the year and built cities ...

The development of civilization brought a new standard of ... team is doing LiDAR surveys of ancient archaeological sites in Mesoamerica, including Monte Alban and Teotihuacan in Mexico, and ...

Contemporary researchers rely on these objects — sometimes etched in stone, sometimes written in ink on paper or bark — to learn about ancient civilizations. Anthony Aleman’s colorful journals.

Three liberal arts students established a new club on Feb. 13 to unite the UT community in its passion for Mesoamerica. Art history professor Julia Guernsey, who helped start the club, said UT has ...