As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

Altar Q, which depicts 16 kings in the dynastic succession of the city is seen inside the archeological site of Copan, in Copan Ruinas, Honduras, on July 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File) ...

A huge Maya city has been found under a jungle in Mexico - and was accidentally discovered by a student using data from a laser. Archaeologists found pyramids, sports fields, and amphitheatres in the ...

We zipped away from the town of Flores at 140 knots. Off to the east were the spectacular Maya pyramids and ruins of Tikal National Park, which is now linked to Flores by road and draws between ...

* Celebrations at Maya sites, hopes of a new era * Some believed Maya calendar predicted Earth's doom * No catastrophes or mass suicides (Updates with attendance estimate, fresh quotes) By Alexandra ...

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