Between 1961 and 1996, more than 200,000 people in Guatemala lost their lives as a result of state-orchestrated acts of terror denied still by the national security forces who committed them. A U.N. Truth Commission was repeatedly obstructed by army and police personnel from gaining access to...
Historical archaeology is often used as a method for highlighting the plight of underrepresented communities, especially indigenous populations, and it is important for demonstrating that Maya people are still alive and well today. Archaeology practiced in Guatemala has been extensively developed over the...
000-80,000 people), while the Roman Forum was the center of Roman public life and the place from which Rome administered its empire. Remnants of a civilization that once controlled the known world, these sites are breathtaking
“You need to slow down.” He tossed the pen over his shoulder. “What are you going to do when people want us to kiss?” “Why would they even ask? That would be creepy. Relax, it’ll never come to that. At most, we’ll have to hold hands.” I stopped to inhale and give ...
The Roman religion, like many elements of Roman society and high culture were adopted from the Greeks. The Greeks and Romans believed in a race of powerful gigantic gods who resembled people and meddled in human affairs. There were many Classical gods, gods of the sun and sea and war, the...
Knowledge and consumption of the fine arts were once considered symbolic of upper class standing. As cultural production has expanded, fine art products in various guises have become accessible to more people across the socioeconomic spectrum. This article looks at how the New York Times covered ...
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People are also allowed to climb almost all of the ruins and we highly recommend going up for sunrise to listen to the sounds of howler monkeys roaring in the mist. The views are spectacular from above the jungle canopy. You may even recognize the view from Star Wars: A New Hope where...
More than 17 million people die from heart diseases, many of which were entirely preventable. World Heart Day was created to raise awareness of this tragic fact, and the best way to participate is to go and get your ticker checked out by your doctor!
the ones that actually exist. These Neolithic monuments have been dated as far back as 4800 BCE. Sadly human sacrifice was practiced by these spiritual people in a time very different from ours. Jac’s begins to have what she calls Meomory Lurches which take pace during these tempestous ...