Until recently, Mayan script was indecipherable. David Stuart was one of the few who helped to crack it.

Calakmul in Campeche, Mexico was once a major center of the Maya civilization. The city contained large pyramids, temples, ...

Maya culture never really collapsed. It simply adapted to changing circumstances, writes Dr. Pablo Mumary.

Few things grip the human imagination quite like a civilization that was once great - building cities, writing laws, trading across continents - and then simply disappeared. Not conquered, not ...

Guatemala remains one of the lesser-known travel destinations for European tourists. Yet, the country combines numerous Maya sites, 37 volcanoes, colonial architecture, and a vibrant indigenous ...

You don’t need to be particularly spiritual or own any crystals to feel the pull of this moment. You just need to be willing ...

The ancient world was replete with a myriad of fascinating civilizations, many of which are no longer remembered.

National Geographic Explorer David Stuart has been critical to unraveling the mysteries of the Maya. In our latest Ask an ...

Washington, D.C. is famous for its Smithsonian museums, but beyond those well-known institutions the city hides several lesser-known museums worth exploring.

Explore the profound quote by economist Ludwig von Mises warning that without abolishing war, civilization is at risk. Discover the significance of his message on humanity's responsibility towards ...

Archaeologists uncovered how Hunacti's Maya town residents secretly preserved ancient rituals inside a colonial church while ...

Winston Scott's twists and turns took him to the lush mountains of Guatemala, where he was introduced to the Maya people. Now he's made it his mission to preserve their language.