According to Montero, the myth implies that, after a god’s passing, its essence gets imprisoned in a mundane creature, ...

If the team can determine this, then at least one part of the lake could be deemed as a sacred place within Mayan culture. But that’s not all. Sacrificial artifacts of the ancient civilization were ...

In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by beautiful greenery, lies Tikal - a once great city and ceremonial centre of the ancient Maya civilisation in the Petén region of Guatemala. It was the ...

The Maya civilization had one of the most intricate religious systems in the ancient world ... How did their religion influence politics, warfare, and even human sacrifice? Watch to uncover ...

Ancient language modules include intensive study of texts spanning diverse literary genres including historical narrative, prose fiction, poetry, mythology, and religion. Alternatively, you can choose ...

Getty Images As leading British historian Tom Holland argues, the West’s unparalleled success over the past three centuries is directly attributable to religion – in particular, the Protestant ...

A local government in India is offering a $1 million prize to the first person who cracks the code of an ancient script found in the ruins of one of the world’s earliest civilizations.

Mexico’s Maya and Aztec pyramids deserve a spot high on your travel list. These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.