Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and ...

Why did the ancient Maya drink toxic liquid tobacco? How did ancient Egyptian obelisks end up all over the world? How did ancient Egyptian obelisks end up all over the world? This wonder of the ...

Bonampak means "painted walls" in Maya, and the site is known for just that: beautiful murals depicting the life of the ancient Maya. The three-roomed Templo de las Pinturas has remarkably well ...

Learn how environmental changes have humbled many of history’s most successful and dominant cultures.

Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start ...

Bordering Guatemala, Cayo was in ancient times a center of Mayan civilization. Now it’s home to Noj Ka’ax H’Men Elijio Panti National Park (EPNP), one of four parks in the country comanaged ...

The turn-based strategy game Civilization VII emphasizes chaotic transition periods when latent challenges all emerge at once ...