Cacao Was Not Food Exclusive to Ancient Maya Elite, New Study Says
Cacao, known as the money that grew on trees and as a food from the gods, was brought to the world stage by ancient Mesoamericans. The historical background and prehistory…
Settlements of Ancient Maya were Contaminated with Mercury, Scientists Say
The ancient Maya in Mesoamerica used mercury — predominantly cinnabar, but rarely elemental mercury — for decorative and ceremonial purposes, according to a team of archaeologists from Australia, the United…