More than a thousand years ago, astronomers from the Maya civilization developed one of the most sophisticated time-keeping ...

The research team scoured the 12 th century C.E. Dresden Codex—a rare, fully preserved Maya book known for its eclipse table.

Researchers decode the Dresden Codex eclipse table, revealing how Mayan daykeepers predicted solar eclipses before modern ...

This story is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more here. Some of the same items the Mayans would have used ...

The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars ...

Ancient hieroglyphics discovered in Mexico have revealed the identity of a long-forgotten Mayan ruler. The inscription — chiseled into a large stone — was unearthed last year in the jungle of the ...