The End of Time The Maya Mystery of 2012
Category: Lecture
Length: 1:07:35
| Video Date | 12/12/2012 |
| Film Description | The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012 Dr. Anthony F. Aveni, author of the bestselling book, The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012, explores theories about the widely prophesized "end of the world" in December 2012 by measuring them objectively against the evidence of archaeology, iconography, and epigraphy. Dr. Aveni considers information from the earth sciences and astronomy about the likelihood of worldwide Armageddon. Finally, the prophesies are placed in the broader cultural and historical context of how other cultures, ancient and modern, thought about the "end of things" and why cataclysmic events enjoy wide spread appeal in contemporary American pop culture. This program is presented in conjunction with our current exhibition, MAYA 2012: Lords of Time. |
| Video Category | Lecture |
| Contributor(s) | Anthony F. Aveni |
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