A researcher claims 1,300-year-old Maya hand signs on Altar Q encode Long Count calendar dates, revealing a potential second ...

The popular Maya stone carving known as Altar Q might have a deeper hidden meaning that represents important dates in the ...

A new study of the Altar Q of Copan in Honduras has revolutionized the archaeological community. This piece, carved in the ...

A well-known Maya stone carving known as Altar Q, located at the site of Copán in Honduras, may use hand signs to represent ...

A new study argues that ancient Maya Altar Q, known for its depiction of rulers with unique hand gestures, might contain a ...

History has seen many waves of Egyptomania but, until the 19th century, scholars remained baffled by the many repeated symbols and motifs wrapped around every new find, from majestic monuments to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pre-Hispanic Mayan society loved its tooth accessories. During the ...

The Mayan mythology gods and goddesses are filled with rich history, rituals, and mysteries — some of which we still uncover today — and some of which you can see in sculpture form when you visit the ...

Navigate forward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and ...

With only 37 paintings confidently attributed to Vermeer, he remains one of art history’s most elusive painters. The tantalizing possibility of growing this number, even by one, has long stirred ...

Archaeologists just recovered a collection of 2,000-year-old relics from the Mediterranean Sea, including Roman coins and a headless statue. The artifacts date back to the Ptolemaic dynasty—a powerful ...

Part 1 of TED Radio Hour episode "Are the kids alright? Part 1" As a new school year begins, teachers and students find themselves at a perplexing crossroads: how to use artificial intelligence in the ...