When we think about animal sacrifice, ancient societies such as the Greeks come to mind. But why did they ritually slaughter animals? What did this do for their society? Greenland Voters Reject ...

Archaeologists uncover human remains in a Guatemalan cave, revealing ancient Maya sacrifices linked to seasonal rain rituals.

Ancient Greeks held festivals, sacrifices, games, and religious processions at the site; today it’s a magnet for tourists. PHOTOGRAPH BY VINCENT J. MUSI-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF THE ACROPOLIS ...

Discovered in the ruins of Tikal, the altar sheds light on strained relations between the Maya city and Teotihuacán—which was ...

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An archeologist quoted in a CBS News report about human sacrifice altars in Guatemala seemingly claimed the sacrificing culture wasn’t violent, adding that they were “connecting with the ...

A Teotihuacan altar, which archaeologists believe was used for sacrifices, has been unearthed ... new light on the interactions between the two ancient cultures. The discovery, announced by ...