Underwater archaeology excavations in a Belize lagoon discovered ancient Mayan salt kitchens showing families working from home, study says. Photo from Louisiana State University Salt is a dinner ...

The recent discovery of ancient salt kitchens, found underwater in a Belize national park, is giving archaeologists new insight about the role of salt in the Mayan economy. In a study published in ...

The salt flats are known for their otherworldly appearance and use in the making of films like Independence Day, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The World's Fastest Indian. They're also the site ...