The puppets, unearthed in El Salvador, have movable heads, strange facial expressions and may have been dressed for ritual roles.

The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient ...

The figurines were discovered in a largely unexcavated site in El Salvador. Some 2,400 years ago, they were controlled by ...

Five clay figurines uncovered in El Salvador feature detachable heads with holes, possibly allowing them to be moved like ...

A collection of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets found atop a Salvadorian pyramid are forcing archaeologists to rethink the ...

Archaeologists continue to discover more and more historical sites, with a 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge-like’ discovery being ...

Machu Picchu is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. This Inca city, which rises on the peaks of the ...

A recent archaeological discovery in El Salvador could change the understanding of rituals and performances in Mesoamerica ...

Archaeologists noticed that the walls of this ancient Mayan palace resembled snake scales — before finding human remains within.

read about ancient ruins older than the Egyptian pyramids discovered in Canada. Then, learn about the lost Mayan “megalopolis” uncovered in the jungles of Guatemala. A former staff writer for All That ...

February 11 celebrates women in science, who have been overlooked for too long. For the occasion, CIRAD offers a glimpse into ...

Guatemala is a hidden gem in Central America, offering breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and adventure at every turn. From ancient Mayan ruins to vibrant markets and volcano hikes ...