Together, this manuscript and the Dresden Codex proved essential in the later decoding of the Maya's calendar system and their advanced understanding of astronomy and mathematics. Actual ...

During this period between the two eclipses, I have felt privileged to share my interest in the history of astronomy with students and the community. The ancient Maya were arguably one of the ...

The Maya civilization, spanning modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador, was renowned for its ...

Maya households buried their dead underneath ... They were closely tied to the calendar and astronomy and their importance changed according to the movement of the stars, moon and sun.