On March 3, 2026, historian Matthew Restall delivered an insightful lecture on the origins of the name Belize at the University of Belize Conference Center in Belmopan.

A chronology of key events: 16th-17th centuries - The Spanish arrive, but fail to convert the indigenous Maya to Christianity. 1600s - The area of present-day Belize becomes part of Spain's ...

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Belize City may not have beaches, but this port city has many attractions and things to do for tourists of all interests.

Breathtaking monuments, lively festivals and delicious food await with a once-in-a-lifetime getaway to this hidden gem in the Caribbean Stand before the 130ft-high pyramid of El Castillo at ...

This piece comes to us from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). To honor Women’s History Month, WCS and Nature are bringing you seven stories of women in the fields of nature and conservation. I ...

A chronology of key events: 16th-17th centuries - The Spanish arrive, but fail to convert the indigenous Maya to Christianity. 1600s - The area of present-day Belize becomes part of Spain's ...

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16th-17th centuries - The Spanish arrive, but fail to convert the indigenous Maya to Christianity. 1600s - The area of present-day Belize becomes part of Spain's possessions in Central America and the ...