Maya Culture

Die Maya schufen eine erstaunliche Gesellschaft voller Überraschungen, die uns rätseln lassen, wie diese Menschen entstanden sind und warum genau ihre Zivilisation unterging. Es gibt viele Theorien und archäologische Entdeckungen, die uns sowohl verwirren als auch inspirieren, aber eines bleibt: Ihre Geschichte ähnelt unserer jüngsten Vergangenheit viel mehr, als Sie sich jemals vorstellen können!

 The Maya has long been established as the best, most accessible introduction to the New World's greatest ancient civilization. Coe and Houston update this classic by distilling the latest scholarship for the general listener and student. 

Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayan culture by exploring their sophisticated mathematical and astronomical knowledge, also, learn about how the Maya used numbers for simple counting, timekeeping, and astronomical observations. Discover how the Mayan calendar and numeric systems were used to determine the cycles of the seasons and the movement of the stars, and how they helped the Maya to identify favorable days for planting and harvesting crops. With this book as your guide, you’ll appreciate the Mayans’ mathematical acumen and the legacy they left behind.

Uncover the awe-inspiring history of a jungle empire that mastered celestial astronomy to rule the ancient world. Perfect for focused learning during your commute, this atmospheric journey transports you to the vibrant city-states of Mesoamerica. Witness a society where rulers and astronomers...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER MORE THAN 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE The oldest cultures in the world have mastered the art of raising happy, well-adjusted children. What can we learn from them? “Hunt, Gather, Parent is full of smart ideas that I immediately wanted to force on my own kids...

Mesoamerican History — Ancient Civilizations — Maya History — Aztec History — Pre-Columbian America — Archaeology and Lost Cities — Mythology and Sacred Knowledge — Indigenous Heritage Step into the worlds of the Maya and the Aztecs without confusion, exaggeration, or dry academic language. Maya and Aztec Civilization Unveiled is a complete 4-book journey through two of the most fascinating civilizations of the ancient Americas. From the rise of sacred cities and powerful rulers to calendars, gods, rituals, conquest, survival, and rediscovery, this box set guides readers ...

Before the Aztecs. Before the Maya. Someone had to be first — and we don't even know their name. In 1862, a laborer clearing jungle in Veracruz uncovered what he took for a buried iron kettle. It was the top of a colossal stone head: a human face nine feet tall, carved from a single forty-ton boulder of volcanic basalt, hauled sixty miles across swamp by a people who had no wheels, no draft animals, and no metal tools. Seventeen of these heads have now been found. They are the calling cards of the Olmecs — the first civilization of the Americas. Three thousand years before Cortés, in ...

In this new Captivating History audiobook, you will discover amazing little-known facts about the Mayans as well as the truth about their remarkable history.

An initiate’s inside account of ancient Maya spiritual practices alive today Includes a Foreword by José Luis Tigüilá NABÉ kaxbaltzij, spokesperson of the Maya municipality Details the initiation process the author went through to become a Maya shaman-priestess, including rituals...

Step into the rainforests of ancient history to explore the sprawling city-states of Mesoamerican civilization. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating historical narrative transports you to towering stone temples and bustling ancient markets. Forget the myths of a vanished people and...

Journey into a land where ancient mysteries, lush jungles, and crystal-clear waters come together in one spectacular destination. 100 Incredible Facts About Belize is your ultimate guide to discovering the secrets of this Caribbean jewel. Have you ever wondered about the hidden wonders of Belize? Did you know that Belize is home to the world's only dedicated jaguar preserve? Could a massive underwater sinkhole like the Great Blue Hole really be seen from space? Why do locals still tell stories about the legendary, thumb-less forest spirit known as Tata Duende? Is it true that Belize was ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE PRIZE 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE NEUMANN PRIZE 2025 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO COUNT? WHY ARE HUMANS THE ONLY SPECIES ON EARTH THAT CAN DO IT? WHERE DID COUNTING COME FROM? HOW HAS IT SHAPED SOCIETIES ALONG THE WAY? AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?...

A Maya boy’s hopes to prove himself spiral into war and mystery as he seeks to uncover the truth surrounding his brother’s identity. This historically researched tale offers the perfect adventure for readers 9+ and fans of Emma Carroll and Phil Earle. It’s 695 CE in Mesoamerica and Akbal...

Read by the full cast of authors When was the last time you heard a Muslim woman speak for herself without a filter? Shortlisted for Foyles Non-Fiction Book of the Year 'Engrossing . . . fascinating . . . courageous' – Observer In 2016, Mariam Khan read that David Cameron had linked the...

The debut cosy culinary crime thriller from Suk Pannu, creator of BBC Radio 4’s Mrs Sidhu Investigates and writer for Goodness, Gracious, Me and The Kumars at No. 42. Shortlisted for the 2024 McDermid Award ‘Stuffed with warmth and wicked, cross-cultural observations, Dead and Scone is a...

The Mayan Peninsula has hundreds of Archaeological Sites filled with history and amazing temples, pyramids, platforms, administrative buildings, and a few other surprises. Yucatán is the best place to visit if you like Mayan Culture. It not only has the most visited Mayan city (Chichén Itzá) but other amazing ones like Uxmal, Mayapán, among others. This is the perfect book if you're interested in getting to know everything about: · Dzibilchaltún · Chichén Itzá · Mayapán · Xcambó · Uxmal Here you will find detailed descriptions of every building found in these Mayan ...

Guide to the Cities, Science, and Secrets of the Ancient Maya — With Real Images, Maps, and Activities for Young Explorers Step into the jungles of Central America and discover one of history’s most fascinating civilizations. The ancient Maya built towering pyramids, created advanced calendars, studied the stars with remarkable accuracy, and developed a writing system long before modern technology existed. Their cities were once home to tens of thousands of people, and their achievements in math, astronomy, and engineering still amaze historians today. Written especially for young ...

Trace the epic history of Mesoamerican civilizations, from the rise of early empires to the dramatic fall of the Aztecs. Perfect for your morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you across ten thousand years of volcanic plateaus and tropical lowlands. Watch as scattered...

One evening, against the wishes of his frightened wife, young Puritan Goodman Brown embarks on a mysterious errand that leads him through the skeletal woods to a Black Mass being held by his fellow townsmen. His life is forever changed by contact with the evil congregation. And his horror is amplified by the attendance of one participant in whom he had placed his greatest trust.

Sohrab Ahmari challenges the postmodern Western worldview by asking 12 timeless, fundamental questions about life - and reveals that true freedom and happiness is found in the wisdom of traditional thought. We've pursued and achieved the modern dream of defining ourselves - but at what cost? The...