Archaeologists using LiDAR technology have identified ancient marketplace structures hidden in the Yucatán Peninsula’s dense forests, offering fresh insight into Maya commerce during the Classic ...

Long before the advent of kennel clubs, backyard breeders, and animal rescues, the ancient Maya traded dogs over long distances. “Dogs are the oldest domesticated animal worldwide,” says Elizabeth ...

Let’s talk about salt. It’s a staple in our diets, an age-old preservative, and an additive in countless household products. For some ancient Mayans, salt production was a way of life. On the shores ...

The Maya thrived in Mexico and Central America from 2000 B.C.E. to 900 C.E. and were known for their advanced agriculture, vibrant marketplaces and extensive trade networks. GOBanking Rates explored ...

Maya trade routes may have carried tons of salt and dried fish, study suggests. This is an interesting addition to the book Salt: A World History, which I found really fascinating. For a family ...