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How did military conflict fit into the end of a mighty civilization? AP Photo/Moises CastilloTwo trophy skulls, discovered by archaeologists in the jungles of Belize, may help shed light on the little-understood collapse of the once powerful Classic Maya civilization. The defleshed and painted human skulls, meant to be worn around the neck as pendants, were buried with a warrior over a thousand years ago at Pacbitun, a Maya city. They likely represent gruesome symbols of military might: war trop

The limestone idol has an elongated skull and is covered in traces of red pigment, officials said.

A DNA study indicates that although colonial Europeans, Africans and Indigenous Mexicans lived and were buried together in Mexico, they did not interbreed.

A study has found that Ancient Mayans stuck gemstones to their teeth to prevent infection and decay. Research led by Cinvestav, Mexico found the sealants may have had therapeutic properties.

A new study has shown that Maya teeth embedded with gemstones used glues and sealants that provided amazing oral hygiene benefits and almost zero tooth decay