Throughout history, clean and potable water has been one of the most prized possessions, without which no human civilization could have ever sustained itself. Not only is water crucial for ...

These and other questions involving the Maya people’s relation to their gods ... of the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Examining the walls of the pool a few yards below the ...

When the people of Holmul added a new layer ... And then, all of a sudden, we were in the middle of the most exciting part of Maya history.” The story of the discovery of the Kaanul, or Snakes ...

If you've ever visited Cancun or Playa del Carmen in Mexico, then you’ve likely heard about the Mayans. They are the ...

Maya Harris tells PEOPLE about her big sister Kamala Harris' childhood years, and how they set the stage for a history-making ...

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Discover Maya Rudolph's partner, acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, and their family life. Click to learn more! The ...

Brandeis MakerLab Maker in Residence Clara Alexander discusses her work on the Glyph Block Project. The Glyph Block Project is based on archaeological materials recovered from the ancient Maya site of ...

Kamala Harris‘ family couldn’t predict the future, but Maya Harris is not surprised that her big sister is on track to become ...

Before joining PEOPLE, Maya created social videos for digital media brands like Forbes and Warner Bros. Discovery. Maya Pow has three years of experience as a video producer and editor for social ...

Maya Rosen is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist investigating how environmental experience during childhood—including socioeconomic status, cognitive stimulation, and exposure to violence—are ...