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Updated May 20, 2024

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For the Ancient Maya, Cracked Mirrors Were a Portal to the World Beyond

Nobles of the powerful Mesoamerican civilization conjured gods and ancestors in rituals centered around the objects.
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Preston on the expedition to the Lost City in Honduras.

The Archaeology Journalist Whose Adventures Are Stranger Than Fiction

From venom that can bubble human skin to a sealed Egyptian tomb, Douglas Preston's got an Indiana Jones thing going on.
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Pure 100-percent cacao is bitter and only slightly sweet.

The Surprisingly Sacred Roots of Chocolate

Among the Maya, cacao has served as a powerful symbol from womb to tomb.
by Sam O'Brien
Hudutu, a classic Garifuna dish.

Meet the Woman Writing the First Garifuna Cookbook

Isha Gutierrez-Sumner seeks to preserve, protect, and popularize her people's cuisine.
by Shehzil Zahid
Men gather before Friday prayers in the parking lot outside the mosque in San Pedro Sula.

A Visit to the Biggest Little Mosque in Honduras

The sky-blue building draws a diverse range of Muslims from hours away.
by Sarah Souli

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