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A mural in the home of Lucas Asicona in the small Guatemalan city of Chajul depicts a dwarf carrying a long stick, two musicians, and a dancer wearing a mix of Spanish and Maya attire. Part of the ...

Calakmul remained relatively undisturbed until gum harvesters in Mexico led an American botanist to them in 1931. Here’s what was found in its remnants. Structure II, a pyramid at Calakmul, was ...

A detail from a Late Classic vase from the Peten region depicts a Maya queen (above right) with red lines painted below her eyes and a female attendant (above left) with a light patch around her mouth ...

There’s overdue pushback these days on the notion that civilization began in the Americas when Columbus “discovered” the New World in 1492. In fact, the Maya people built one of the world’s most ...

Reading picks from Book Review editors, guaranteed to suit any mood. By The New York Times Books Staff Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York ...

Talking to yourself is very common and can be good for you. If your self-talk is positive, it can help you feel better and reach your goals. Be careful with negative self-talk, as it can make you feel ...