It was a huge trade centre in the heart of Mesoamerica. The Maya were so successful at farming was because they studied the stars and the weather. This meant they were able to create very detailed ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Jade Skirt: Us Maya have really healthy diets. As well as the maize, beans and squash we grow to eat, we also ...

The pyramid-building society reigned over much of Central America until it collapsed. Today, its descendants keep many traditions alive—a sign of resilience. This sculpture of the head of a ...

The Mayan language is a vehicle to rescue the knowledge that grandmothers and grandfathers have. Through it we can learn the details of traditional gastronomy, astronomy, agriculture and natural ...

Prior to the 16th century, when the Spanish invaded the area, the Maya were the dominant regional group. They created large pyramids and stone structures, managed agriculture and kept records ...