Maya people did not use vehicles with wheels to move things. Instead they carried loads on their backs. Maya farming was successful because of the accurate and detailed calendars people used.

From tires to designer sneakers, rubber is ubiquitous today, and its invention is usually credited to Charles Goodyear. However, the Maya civilization would beg to differ. Ancient Mayans and their ...

An exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., entitled "Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya," highlighted the ...