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The End Is Not Near
Rumors of the impending End of the World run rampant throughout history. These stories have fueled panics, new religions and even major political upheavals. One of the stranger fuels for contemporary rumors of the End of the World is found in the Classical Maya complex of Palenque, in Chiapas, Mexico.
What are the realities of the Maya Calendar system and what role did it play in their Culture? Does the date of of December 21, 2012 hold any particular significance to their system? Where did the idea that this date was the End come from and what effete has it had upon popular culture?
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