#Anthropology roundup: “Why Winter Solstice Celebrations Persist

Why Winter Solstice Celebrations Persist – SAPIENS SAPIENS At the ancient Maya-Toltec ceremonial complex of Chichén Itzá, tucked into the dense jungles of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, the El Castillo step pyramid rises from the center of a vast plaza. Flanked by open-mouthed stone serpents at its base, the pyramid—constructed in phases, possibly starting as early as … Read more