The altar, whose construction dates back approximately to the late 4th century AD, was buried underground and features ... adorned with an elaborate feathered headdress, flanked by shields or other ...

Discovered in the ruins of Tikal, the altar sheds light on strained relations between the Maya city and Teotihuacán—which was located more than 600 miles away ...

Since the birth of humanity people have fought each other. Over time the ancient weapons have been replaced by more ...

While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

Learn how an altar has revealed the rivalry between the ancient cities of Tikal and Teotihuacan.

When people think of the historical “Celts,” they are really thinking of the various peoples that lived across the European ...

Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya city-states, became a rival in this network. Previous discoveries — such as the famous ...

Until now, archaeologists believed the helmet made its way to Britain from Sweden. But a new discovery casts doubt on the helmet's origins - and could re-write the story of early European history.

Those include items like a shield and drinking horns with ... Christian worship was permitted within the Roman Empire. During the 4th Century, British Christianity became more visible but ...

Tikal, the main archaeological site of Guatemala, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the jungle department of Petén, ...

The wellness destination Euphoria Retreat provides services to heal the body and mind in the ancient fortress town of medieval Mystras.