A tomb belonging to a mysterious civilization has been discovered in Mexico, featuring imagery of death and power.

High school students in the US often learn about Latin America through the lens of the US, as a main character that exerts ...

Still, the fancy persists, implanted like a microchip, ever since Erich von Däniken’s 1968 best-seller, “Chariots of the Gods ...

In the mid 20th Century, Ecuadorian historian Jacinto Jijon Y Caamano set out to investigate the remains of a suspected pre-Columbian settlement close to the town of Manta, on Ecuador's Pacific ...

Tamales aren’t just food during the holidays — they’re a tradition steeped in history, family and faith. Across Mexico and in Mexican-American homes, Christmas isn’t complete without a steaming pot of ...

Chancay burial ‘dolls’ are a type of grave goods that were used by the Chancay culture, a pre-Columbian civilization located in modern day Peru. This civilization was based mainly in the valleys of ...

The god Tezcatlipoca was a major Aztec deity who was worshiped in east-west facing temples in many Mesoamerican city-states under the influence of the Aztecs, particularly Texcoco. He was considered ...

Mary Lou Ridinger, an American expatriate and a founder of the Jade Maya brand, has been a pioneer in reviving the jade industry. By Janelle Conaway Jade was highly valued by the Maya and other ...

The world of antiques is often seen through a familiar lens: French armoires, English campaign chests, Chinese porcelain, American Shaker furniture. These staples continue to influence contemporary ...

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