A new study reveals the Mayan paradox at Ucanal, where a sophisticated reservoir system kept water clean but hidden mercury ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today. The ruins of the ...

New research on the ancient Maya city of Ucanal in northern Guatemala reveals that its engineers maintained biologically clean drinking water for nearly 1,500 years, an extraordinary achievement in a ...

A newly studied Maya wetland settlement in northwestern Belize reveals preserved wooden architecture and evidence of climate ...

Here's what you need to know before visiting Tulum.

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

National Geographic archaeologist George E. Stuart reported in 1975 on the scientists who sought to decode the ancient language—and the looters who stood in their way.

Only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is still standing today, but the modern Seven Wonders are rich with lesser ...

Vatican Archives SHOCKER: Hidden docs reveal ALIENS ("star people") visited Earth in ancient times – teaching pyramid-building, Mayan secrets, and even using NUCLEAR weapons to MELT Babylon's walls!

Incredible footage shows a jaguar mother and cub captured on a camera trap in the Mayan jungle. The clip was recorded by ...

Retirement is a great time to travel, but the costs can put a dent in your budget. These five destinations make for cheaper ...

This past week I got a great deal, took a personal day, and Stella and I made a quick trip to Tulum, Mexico. It was her idea. And now that I have done it, I can't believe I never thought of going ...