Tamales had a practical purpose: hunters and soldiers carried these nutritious, hearty, and easy-to-transport cakes with them ...

"From giant food portions to confusing taxes, these customary American traditions tend to leave foreigners confused. See what visitors from Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America find most puzzling ...

Supported by funding from the National Science Foundation, archaeologists from LSU and the University of Texas at Tyler have unearthed the oldest known ancient Maya salt works in southern Belize. The ...

The exhibition can serve as a window into China's cultural heritage for the people of Cuzco, and can deepen exchanges and ...

Dajuan Harris was the second best Jayhawk by a wide margin. He scored ten points, dished out six assists and in the process ...

It is difficult to find two countries that share as many similarities as Peru and China. As ancient civilizations both, they ...

The fossilized leg bone of a giant “terror bird” discovered in Colombia provides new insights into ancient South American ecosystems, suggesting the bird was a major predator in a once-lush region ...

From the pristine beaches of Brazil to the 'lost' city of Machu Picchu and the sensual tango of Buenos Aires, this continent offers a wealth of experiences that will strengthen your bond.

12 million years ago, a fearsome predator roamed the ancient landscapes of South America. It was a giant, flightless bird popularly known as a “terror bird.” And ...

Are you familiar with old civilizations that created wonders that are celebrated even today? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue is “Ancient builder ... re unaware of South American history ...

In the ancient Chinese calendar, the year corresponding to AD1 is called yuan shi yuan nian, or the “first year of a primordial beginning”. The official reign name, which symbolises a new ...