Something of a hidden gem, Caracol is one of the largest Maya sites of Central America, and certainly the largest in Belize, yet it receives far less footfall than other ruins in the region Read more Section: News Ancient Places Americas Read Later Source Views: 0
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Maya Salt Makers in Belize Worked From Home, Reveals Study
A fresh analysis of artifacts collected from a salt-making facility submerged beneath a lagoon in Belize has revealed enlightening details about the organization and functioning of the Maya salt production industry during the Maya Empire’s Classical Period (250 to 900 AD). In a new article in the journal Ancient Mesoamerica , archaeologists Heather McKillop and […]
Tory peer’s son’s ex-girlfriend back in Belize jail accused of assaulting hotel worker
The estranged partner of a Tory peer’s son who is accused of shooting a police officer in Belize has reportedly been arrested for assaulting a hotel worker. Jasmine Hartin, 32, is charged with manslaughter by negligence and had been out on bail awaiting trial after the death of Police Superintendent Henry Jemmott on May 28. […]
Tory peer’s daughter-in-law charged after police officer killed in Belize shooting
The daughter-in-law of a Tory peer has been charged with manslaughter by negligence over the death of a police officer in Belize. Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft’s son, was taken into custody after the body of a superintendent was discovered on a dock in the central American country on Friday. Police said Henry […]
Maya Wealth Inequality Was Linked to Despotism, Claims Belize Study
A new study of hundreds of Maya habitations in Belize has revealed a massive wealth gap developed in the Classic Maya period. While it may not come as a surprise to discover that Maya society was authoritarian, through analysis of the remains of ancient houses, this research has concluded that societies with inequality of wealth […]
WATCH: Belize Men’s Soccer Team Confronted By Armed Insurgents in Haiti
The Belize men’s national soccer team was shockingly waylaid by heavily armed insurgents as they drove from an airport in Haiti to their hotel, according to reports. The team released a statement saying that right after they drove away from the airport after arriving in Haiti for the FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matches, their motorcade […]