Mayan Civilization and Their Corn Crops Came from Southern Cultures Sometime 5600 Years Ago

Medicine & Technology Mar 23, 2022

The Mayan civilization contained a systematic society contrary to popular belief. See more about how experts traced the roots of the Maya culture.

5 Years After Central America's Largest Eruption, Ancient Mayans Returned and Built Pyramid from Volcanic Ashes and Rocks

Sep 23, 2021

A recent discovery shows that Mayan people rebuilt their settlements from volcanic ashes and rocks within 5 years after Central America's largest eruption, Tierra Blanca Joven.

2,500-Year-Old Mural is the Earliest Record of Salt as a Commodity Among Mayans

Mar 23, 2021

The oldest documented record of salt being used as a commodity is found in the remains of the Maya civilization, in a 2,500-year-old mural in Calakmul, Mexico.

Scientists Explore Ancient Caribbean Dna Which Reveal Genetic Diversity

Jun 05, 2020

The Caribbean's current diversity was traditionally believed to have singular origins. New research shows that their history is, in fact, a mosaic. of ancestries, cultures, and origins.

North American Coyotes and Crab-Eating Foxes Are Moving to South America and We Should Be Alarmed

Dec 26, 2019

Coyotes and foxes are both nocturnal species, meaning they are active during the night and usually hunt for smaller prey. However, as species not common in South America, their presence can be catastrophic to native species.

Lake Atescatempa In Guatemala Is Facing The Severe Impacts Of Climate Change

May 16, 2017

Rapid climate change affects drastically the Lake Atescatempa in Guatemala that has dried up due to severe drought and temperature.