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The Maya - Their Expansion and Collapse86

The Maya - Their Expansion and Collapse

The Maya and their sketchy history is so fascinating to learn about. Find out more about some of the things we can know from what they left behind.

13 comments    chichen itza uxmal copan
Facts About the Mayan Pyramids88

Facts About the Mayan Pyramids

Numerous myths abound regarding the pyramids of the Maya. These are the facts about the Mayan pyramids - Which are the most famous? How to recognize a typical Mayan pyramid? What were they used for? Who built them and why? Approximately six million native Mayans are still living in the countries of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Their language is not dead, and is still spoken today. The Mayans used a form of phonetic and written cuneiforms to write sophisticated books.

14 comments    chichen itza mayan pyramids
Mexico’s Chichen Itza Ruins: 6 Fascinating Facts76

 videoMexico’s Chichen Itza Ruins: 6 Fascinating Facts

Did you know that you can hear Quitzalcoatl’s chirp when you clap in front of one of Chichen Itza's pyramids? Have a listen- you'll learn some other fun Chichen Itza facts along the way!

17 comments    travel history mayan
Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza77

Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza

A brief look at the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza.

4 comments    mexico mayan maya
7 (Seven) Wonders of the World-Chichen Itza site aztec ruins-Yucatan-Mexico81

7 (Seven) Wonders of the World-Chichen Itza site aztec ruins-Yucatan-Mexico

 For those of you who are unfamiliar with the 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is known to the capital city of the Mayan civilisation and remains possibly their most sacred of places in their hearts. The Mayan people have always been an...

0 comments    chichen itza 7 wonders
100 Most Beautiful Monuments In The World - Part 1/1088

100 Most Beautiful Monuments In The World - Part 1/10

100 Most Beautiful Monuments in the World.

4 comments    taj mahal eiffel tower monuments
Ten Most Impressive Archaeological Sites83

Ten Most Impressive Archaeological Sites

This article suggests a list of some of the best archaeological sites in the world. A brief summary explains the historical and archaeological significance of each site.

16 comments    travel mexico peru
The Feathered Christ Part Two76

The Feathered Christ Part Two

This is the famous Pyramid that the Plume Serpent shadow slithers down the staircase twice a year! Did you pack your trawl, a good fine-haired brush, sun block and machete? Good, because we will be taking quite a trip! We are going to explore the...

7 comments    god jesus 2012
The New Seven Wonders of the World72

The New Seven Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders of the World (or the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) is a widely-known list of seven remarkable constructions of classical antiquity. The earliest known version of the list was compiled in the 2nd century BC by Antipater of...

5 comments    entertainment travel history
Cancun, Mexico ~ Meeting La Gringa Loca of the Jungle!85

Cancun, Mexico ~ Meeting La Gringa Loca of the Jungle!

I went to Mexico where I met Gringa Loca of the Jungle! Travel Mexico and you will understand why Melissa Dee just couldn't leave.

95 comments    travel friends adventure
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