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Lots of Fish in Classic Maya Art; Lots of Feline Pelage Spots
Download presentation 70 pages on Catfish Red Style (probably Tepeu 1 but I am open to an early Tepeu 2 date). Many of these Catfish Red Style scenes have the 3-black-spots which is the jaguar-pelage version of the 3-Circles Motif which is a jaguar Hix glyph without the eyelid. Since my lecture on the…
Six Chapters of Regional Styles of Classic Maya Pseudo-Hieroglyphs
The Spanish version will be filmed at the Museo Popol Vuh, UFM, and posted by the MPV in early March. The lecture is in-person (in Spanish) if you are in Guatemala. Although the presentation will be in Spanish, all six chapters will also be available as downloads in English after the lecture date. This presentation…
Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026
This is “Santa Nicholas” being pulled by native deer of Guatemala. The same species of deer that are common throughout the USA are also native and wild even in the rain forests of Guatemala. In Classic Maya art deer are often associated with monkeys—some Maya portraits of deer feature an obvious monkey tail on the…
Wisdom keepers: an event for girls and women in science
Women’s participation in science is something that has been achieved throughout many decades by thousands of talented women that have fought to have their work recognized, and to get equal opportunities in a field historically dominated by men. However, the latter still has its challenges, since barriers in hiring, the access to opportunities, and the…
5 news that caught our eye on 2024
A new cycle has just started with this new year and the FLAAR Mesoamerica team put together a list of 5 events to sum up what happened last year in Guatemala, and encourage you to continue to take care of our environment and the country’s both cultural and natural diversity. Natural savannas in Laguna del…
5 Lessons from Maya Culture to Tackle the World’s Challenges
For those unfamiliar with the richness of Mayan culture, it may come as a surprise that these ancient traditions offer valuable lessons and tools essential for addressing contemporary challenges in science, peace, and development. On this World Science Day for Peace and Development, we honor the preservation of this ancient wisdom for its contributions at…
If the Maya civilization could, we can too: The Mayas and their technological adaptations for climate fluctuations
Climate change and global warming remain critical challenges today, significantly impacting both the planet and humanity. In response to this pressing issue, numerous organizations and societal groups have initiated efforts aimed at mitigating the detrimental effects of climate change. While the irreversible nature of some changes is acknowledged, there is still potential to prevent conditions…
Unexplored habitats: the floodable savannas of Petén
Not every ecosystem and habitat in the world has been explored yet. In commemoration of World Habitat Day, FLAAR Mesoamérica encourages you to learn about one of the least known environments of the Maya Biosphere Reserve. The savannas of Petén may be the habitat of a number of species that still needs to be defined.…
Rivers of Life: Navigating Guatemala’s Waterways Through the Lens of Conservation, and their Current Challenges
Most people may not be aware of how crucial rivers are in the present, since their connection to the daily life in cities may not be as apparent. However, they are in fact strongly linked with most of the economic activities that allow cities, and societies to thrive. Take a look at this overview of…