The little-known city of Chochkitam, located in northeast Guatemala’s dense rainforest near the border with Belize and Mexico, was last photographed by archaeologists some 100 years ago. In 2024, ...

A new study shows the ancient Dresden Codex held calculations could forecast eclipses centuries ahead. Maya daykeepers used overlapping 223- or 358-month cycles to maintain precise lunar and solar ...

GUATEMALA CITY — Mexico, Guatemala and Belize have announced plans to create a huge reserve of tropical forest spanning across the three countries. Pushing out criminal gangs and protecting the land ...

The pigment, discovered by researchers in 1960, was highly sought after in ancient Maya. New research published in the journal Ancient Mesoamerica has revealed the origin of the elusive Maya Blue ...

Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. As one of Downtown’s most striking buildings, the Mayan ...

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DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Mayan, an iconic nightclub and music venue in downtown Los Angeles, will soon turn off the music and send dancers home. After 35 years under the same management, The ...

On Monday, the Mayan Theater announced that it will close at the end of September, after operating for 35 years as a nightclub and music venue. The building, unmistakably decorated with brass-relief ...

The Mayan, a popular music venue and nightclub in downtown L.A., announced Monday morning that it will be closing under its current management after a 35-year run. “It is with heavy yet grateful ...

Rising Voices (RV): How do you like to introduce yourself? Wilmer Aram Ajú: Mi nombre es Wilmer Aram Ajú y suelo presentarme también con el nombre Saq Imox (el apellido de mi familia que no heredé ...

Mayan Lopez candidly shared that she underwent cosmetic surgery after shedding 100 pounds, stressing she had the procedure for her own happiness. “It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for a very long ...