Topics
-
Mayan Arts Today
As anyone who has visited the Yucatán can tell you, Mayan culture is very much alive and thriving throughout parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. This culture is incredibly diverse and nowhere is that more obvious than in the art produced by its people today.
Mayan art can be found in... -
Who Were the Ancient Maya and Why Have They Remained Steeped in Mystery?
When Europe was entrenched in the dark ages the Maya civilization was at its height. While Europe slept, the Maya culture soared. The year was 900 AD... -
Mayan Gods
Mayan mythology is complex and has a truly rich context, placing corn as the creative nature of humankind as we know it today. Mayan gods are... -
The Maya, the Sun, the Moon and the Stars
By Jeanine Kitchel “To the Maya, the starry sky was a nocturnal landscape, full of animate movement and divine meaning.” ... -
The Fatherland and the Conquest: "Mestizaje"
The accompanying image is a watercolor by artist Juan Manuel Mier y Terán, which refers and pays homage to Gonzalo Guerrero, father of "mestizaje" (... -
Season of Los Gremios
September and October mark a special time of the year when colorful religious processions called Los Gremios (the guilds) begin on Sept. 14th at... -
Maya 2012 Revealed
If you do a Google search for “Dec. 21, 2012” you will see about 169,000,000 results. Not since the months leading up to “Y2K” has there been such... -
Regional Museum of Yucatan
Housed in the spectacular Palacio Cantón, the Regional Museum of Yucatán is a must-see in Mérida.The building itself is worth the price of admission... -
Yucatan Festivals This Month
Mexico is known for its fiestas, and Yucatán is no exception. Religious, cultural, commemorative, and symbolic festivals take place in every city,... -
Equinox
On March 21st and September 21st you can witness the incredible accuracy of Mayan astronomy as it was integrated into architecture. The Mayas...