Mayan Symbols

Burnt Remains Of Maya Rulers Hint At Fiery Political Revolution

Radiocarbon dating revealed that the burning occurred between 773 and 881 CE and that the victims had been dead for some time before their incineration. This, in turn, suggests that their original ... read more

Time Line of Decipherment

Later findings proved him right and also revealed that the Maya even had a symbol for zero, which appeared on Mesoamerican carvings as early as 36 B.C. (Zero didn't appear in Western Europe until ... read more

Decode Stela 3

A series of Maya hieroglyphs may look like just so many pretty pictures or symbols to you. But they actually say something, of course, as Mayanists have known for some time (see Time Line of ... read more

For The Maya, Solar Eclipses Were A Sign Of Heavenly Clashes

Ancient astronomers were able to accurately predict eclipses, much like the one on April 8th. read more

What the Mayans Believed About Solar Eclipses

To the Maya, a solar eclipse wasn’t just an astronomical ... This could also serve as a symbol of the eternal struggle between light and darkness, order and chaos. So, needless to say, a solar ... read more

Tomb of the Vulture Lord

The most significant of the artifacts was a pendant with an early Maya status symbol—a vulture’s head, in jade, lying exactly where the deceased’s chest would have been. He must have been ... read more

Mystery Queen in the Maya Tomb

Evidence of its use in funeral rites has been found at other Maya sites, and the color may have represented the red of the rising sun, a symbol of resurrection and new life. Its use was one of ... read more

Hyderabad welcomes Akan, marrying ancient knick-knacks with a trendy outlook

You are greeted by a breathtaking mix of Rajasthani sandstone arches and pristine natural granite, beautifully integrated with Mayan symbols and patterns. The backdrop is a perfect strain of ... read more

Mellody Hobson to Publish Children’s Book About Money: ‘No Greater Gift Than a Financial Education' (Exclusive)

Mellody Hobson will publish a children's book about money, 'Priceless Facts About Money,' this fall through Candlewick Press. read more

GALLERY: Celebrating the lives of lost loved ones

Butterflies are a symbol of transformation and one of the most transformative things a person can experience is the death of someone they love. read more

Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange Building Partly Collapses in Fire

The old stock exchange building in downtown Copenhagen — one of the city’s oldest structures, known for its elaborate spire of intertwined dragon tails — partly collapsed in a large fire early Tuesday ... read more

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