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A Dynasty Born In Fire- How an upstart Maya king forged a new social order amid chaos

At the beginning of the Terminal Classic period (ca. A.D. 810-1000), many of the great kingdoms of the southern Maya lowlands-among them Tikal, Palenque, and Calakmul-were being abandoned or collapsing. For many years, scholars have assumed that most, if not all, the other kingdoms across the Maya world must have also been in steep decline.

Like Cats And Dogs – Archeologist fund the skeleton of a male Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), a notoriously shy creature.

Оn the periphery of Zamárdi, an ancient lakeshore settlement in west-central Hungary, archaeologists uncovered a nearly five-foot-deep beehive-shaped pit with the skeletons of four adult dogs buried in successive shallow layers.

Medical Malfeasance - Archaeologists uncovered two coffins during excavations of a nineteenth-century cemetery in Quebec City that provide evidence of the illicit practice of diverting corpses for the study of human anatomy.

Archaeologists uncovered two coffins during excavations of a nineteenth-century cemetery in Quebec City that provide evidence of the illicit practice of diverting corpses for the study of human anatomy. Starting in 1847, medical students were required to have practical experience studying human anatomy, but legal options to procure cadavers were limited

Digs & Discoveries - A Fortress Sanctuary - A sprawling 2,000-year-old fortress in the Zagros Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan appears to have included a sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Persian water goddess Anahita.

A sprawling 2,000-year-old fortress in the Zagros Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan appears to have included a sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Persian water goddess Anahita.

Digs & Discoveries - A Friend For Hercules - Archaeologists discovered a finely carved head depicting Apollo, god of the sun, music, and poetry.

While digging at the crossroads of the two main streets in the ancient city of Philippi in northern Greece, archaeologists discovered a finely carved head depicting Apollo, god of the sun, music, and poetry.

Growing Roots - After living in eight different homes, a couple works to put down roots in a northern Florida farmhouse.

After living in eight different homes, a couple works to put down roots in a northern Florida farmhouse.

"I Hope My Hindsight Will Be Others' Foresight"

A decade after Elliot Rodger's horrific massacre, his mother is on a quest to help threat assessment experts-and other parents-prevent the next tragedy.

Where Did the Loot Go? - This is one of those find the money stories. And it's one that has attracted treasure hunters for more than 150 years.

Whatever happened to the $97,000 from the Reno Gang's last heist? Up to a dozen members of the Reno Gang stopped a Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis train at a watering station in southern Indiana. The outlaws had prior intelligence about its main load: express car safes held about $97,000 in government bonds and notes. In the process of the job, one of the crew was killed and two others hurt. The gang made a clean getaway with the loot.

Guardians of the Temple – Simon Dinnerstein reflects on The Fulbright Triptych 50 years later.

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State University exhibits Simon Dinnerstein's The Fulbright Triptych haunts the visual lexicon of 20th century American representational art. Fifty years have passed since Dinnerstein completed the painting in 1974.

The Professional

Josh Brolin was born into a show business family, but his road to screen stardom has taken him down many paths

THE TOBACCO TITAN

Fifth-generation tobacco man Nestor Andrés Plasencia follows in his father's footsteps as the largest grower of cigar tobacco in Central America

The Bonding Experience

More bottled-in-bond whiskeys are entering the market, and they deliver some of the finest drinking experiences around

THE BIGGEST BET

POWERBALL AND OTHER LOTTERIES OFFER THE BIGGEST PAYOUTS IN GAMBLING, AND SOME PROFESSIONALS HAVE FOUND WAYS TO GAME THE SYSTEM

WINNING THE BIG ONE

HOW MULTIMILLION DOLLAR JACKPOTS CHANGED THE LIVES OF THREE WINNERS

TIGER & RORY'S NEW GOLF LEAGUE

A new kind of golf tournament is coming to prime time. Big-name pros and big-money investors are going in on TGL Golf

Ozempic's Surprising Superpower - weight-loss medicines are also the most promising option I've seen for a drug that could treat addiction, whether to alcohol, opioids, or nicotine.

A neuroscientist and leader in the field of addiction explains why popular weight-loss drugs might hold the key to radical new treatments. 48 million+ Americans 12 years or older had a substance use disorder in 2022, yet only 24% received treatment.

Redefining Intimacy- How an unexpected diagnosis forced one woman to completely transform her relationship

How an unexpected diagnosis forced one woman to completely transform her relationship. I met with my primary care physician to review the results of my mammogram and biopsy. "You have breast cancer," she informed me. "But the good news is you caught it early and it's treatable." I sat on the exam table in disbelief as she explained my options.

Biome Business - The vaginal microbiome holds valuable insights into your health. Learn more about the trendy idea of optimizing your own.

The vaginal microbiome holds valuable insights into your health. Learn more about the trendy idea of optimizing your own. The vaginal microbiome is a topic that's "never gotten enough attention," despite being a complex and incredibly important system, says Johanna B. Holm, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of microbiology and immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For starters, the microbiome helps ward off unwanted bacteria and may even play a role in reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and preterm birth, recent research found. And while it's all still new, scientists are starting to develop diagnostic tests to make sense of the vaginal microbiome in a meaningful way.

Amino Acids- Get the inside scoop on whether the booster can help you build muscle and more).

There are as many performance supplements as there are protein-packed foods in a WH editor’s fridge. A biggie? Amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. The 11 amino acids our bodies synthesize are called “nonessential,” but we need 9 others (known as “essential”) to survive. These supps contain “one or more of the essential amino acids your body doesn’t produce on its own,” says Adam Field, PhD, a lecturer in sport and exercise sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University in England.

Ready. Set. Grow.- Two-time olympian Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has mastered the art of the game face

Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has cleared many hurdles on the way to her best self, both physically and mentally. Here, the 24-yearold reveals her winning strategies for nurturing her body and quieting her mind.

Nature Therapy - Bring the benefits of the environment into your home and shower-with this growing beauty trend.

Bring the benefits of the environment into your home and shower with this growing beauty trend. Cultures around the globe have long recognized the powerful mind-and-body boost you can get from communing with nature. You've probably experienced these effects for yourself-think about the invigorating feeling of a hike through the woods or the energizing zip from a swim in a chilly lake. I know I have.

The New Small Town- The latest real estate trend: quaint communities with all the amenities, designed to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being- and help you get to know your neighbors.

The latest real estate trend: quaint communities with all the amenities, designed to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being- and help you get to know your neighbors. Serenbe's hamlets, or small neighborhoods, are connected by preserved nature trails, making it faster to walk most places than it would be to drive. And with access to four on-site restaurants, an independent STEAM school with programs for children of all ages and rotating community events, residents have little need to leave.

Fix Your Flying Lead Change

Before kicking your horse into a lope and asking for a change of lead, you need to take time to have the fundamentals in place to be able to isolate the body parts of your horse individually and together to properly execute a flying lead change.

COLD COMFORT

North of Copenhagen, a wild and windy sweep of Danish coast has become an unlikely surf and lifestyle hub

ACTOR RASHIDA JONES on JAPAN

When I was in Kyoto filming my new show Sunny in 2022, I started a list of things that I wanted to remember once I didn't live there anymore.

around every corner

Wherever you turn in Palermo, the layered and chaotic capital of Sicily, secrets and stories await

House of Heritage

At Louis Vuitton’s workshop and family home just outside Paris, meticulous craftsmanship is a way of life

Outbreak! What We've Learned

Learn how disease outbreaks in recent years have changed the horse industry, and why it's so important to play your part when it comes to disease prevention efforts.

TRAINING THE SENSITIVE HORSE

Shift your mindset and grow your sensitive horse's pressure-handling skills to improve his confidence and your riding enjoyment.

THE CITY OF LIGHT, DONE RIGHT

The dancer, choreographer, and model Salif Gueye on where to dine, shop, and disco in Paris