Hank tells us about the Mayan calendar & why December 21, 2012 will not be the end of the world.

Many ancient sites had some truly amazing effects on sound waves, suggesting that early cultures may have built spaces to evoke certain sensation. And by studying the acoustics of these structures, we can learn new things...

In this episode of Crash Course History of Science, we travel to the Americas to ask the question, "When are we?" and get some answers. We'll look at the Maya, Inca, and Olmec civilizations and how they recorded their science.

Hank tells us about the Mayan calendar & why December 21, 2012 will not be the end of the world.

Hank talks about the Maya, and helps dispel some myths about their historic civilization, revealing how, ultimately, they were just like us: smart, flawed, and awesome.

Across the world, and throughout history, different peoples have developed different ways to deal with their own waste. And while they didn’t always nail the design, their efforts to keep themselves safe have led to the thrones and...

In this episode, we hear the love story of Matactin and the Sun, and how the girl became the Moon. In the Museum, Professor Hyll talks about the different sources and versions of mythic stories, and gives an overview of how the Maya...

The Twins of Maya Legend visit the Underworld to play a game of ball with Gods in a myth about learning from past mistakes. In the Museum: the Professor demonstrates how the Maya used tiles to count and write numbers in an interactive...

In this episode, we hear the Legend of Xtabay: a ghostly figure that haunts the Yucatan forests. The Professor explains how this myth dares to be different when it comes to beauty and being a good person.

We hear about the Maya Myth of the discovery of corn. In the Museum, the Professor explains how cultures mythicise what they value most. We also learn about the structure of the Maya Universe and world.

We hear two short fables from Maya Myths and explore the lessons behind them. The Professor explains the role animals play in presenting morals and lessons in myths.

Join Professor Hyll in the Museum. In this episode we find out when the Maya were, learn about the main Gods of the Maya Pantheon and hear the story of Hurricane and Serpent: the Mayan origin myth.

This video provides a detailed overview of daily life in ancient Mayan civilization. It explores the origins of the Maya, their agricultural practices, societal structure, religious beliefs, and recreational activities. The video...

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The Mayan civilization made significant contributions in the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and architecture. They developed a complex calendar system that accurately predicted celestial...

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The Mayans were an ancient civilization known for their advanced achievements in writing, mathematics, and astronomy. They developed a complex writing system with over 800 glyphs, had a...

This video provides a detailed overview of the archaeology of the Mayan ruins, focusing on the challenges faced by archaeologists in uncovering and studying these ancient structures. It discusses the historical context of the Mayan...

Howcast -According to Nostradamus, the Hopi Indians, and others, 2012 marks the end of the world -- December 21, to be exact, if you believe some interpretations of the Mayan calendar. Don't want to go down without a fight? Here's what...

The three human figures and two animals that make up the Blythe Geoglyphs - or Blythe Giant Intaglios - are enormous. So big in fact, that they can’t be fully appreciated from the ground. But the figures were carved into the earth long...

A Maya woman describes the crops they grow and the food they eat.

Mayan Garden, Mexico part 2/2: This video explores the sustainable agricultural practices of the Mayan descendants in Central America, specifically their use of the Milpas system to grow crops like corn, beans, and squash. It also...

An explorer discusses some of the reasons why the Maya civilization may have disappeared

This short video takes a brief look at the Ancient Maya numbering system which was based on 20 rather than 10 like ours is now.

Mayan Garden, Mexico part 1/2: This video explores the relationship between the ancient Maya civilization and the tropical rainforest they inhabited, as well as how their conservation practices have been passed down through generations....

A Maya woman describes a typical Ancient Maya home and the things they used