Ulama is a pre-Columbian team sport played with a solid rubber ball that’s bounced off players’ hips. In olden times, the game is said to have decided the winners of wars. — Read on www.npr.org/2018/09/16/646756260/an-ancient-ballgame-makes-a-comeback-in-mexico
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] Prior to the Spanish invasion, Mesoamerican traditions of honoring the dead were celebrated with two specific feasts: Mikailwitl (feast of the dead), and Wey Mikailwitl (great feast of the dead). These […]
By Illeana Moore Throughout the various empires and cultures in ancient Mesoamerica, the act of human and animal sacrifice was a common occurrence. The Maya practiced human and animal sacrifice as well, but had more of […]
This guide to Chicano tattoos looks at the historical roots, cultural references, and artists who have mastered the craft as well. By Justine Morrow Payasas, lush roses, Virgin Mary’s, and intricate rosaries may be the first […]
In the Yanomami culture, women engage in the practice of adorning their faces with sticks that pierce their cheeks and lips. This traditional form of… Yanomami Piercing
Body art has been around for centuries and has evolved into a popular culture phenomenon. From tattoos to piercings, body modifications have become … Body Art: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Trends
The ancient Maya possessed many techniques for using their skin as a canvas on which to project information about their social role and status. One of the most common of these was body painting, typically using […]