Ancient secrets of Maya blue revealed: a second method for creating the iconic pigment discovered An amazing new find is expanding our understanding of Maya Blue—one of the most enigmatic and enduring pigments of the ancient world. Dean E. Arnold, adjunct curator of anthropology at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and professor emeritus at Wheaton College, has found a second ancient method of producing the pigment, gaining new insights into Maya technology, spirituality, and artistry. More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/ancient-secrets-of-maya-blue-revealed/