mayas

Examines the Mayan prophecy for 2012, exploring the meanings behind the prophecies, and discussing 2012 as the beginning of an Enlightenment, rather than the apocalypse.

Explores the Mayan prophecy that the world will experience a cataclysmic event in 2012; and provides an overview of Mayan civilization, culture, religion, and science.

The author describes her journey to Central America where she sought to learn about the ancient Mayan prediction that 2012 will mark the end of the world as we know it.

Describes what the author believes happened in Puma Punku, and his view that in December 2012, as the is predicted by the Mayan calendar, extraterrestrials will return to Earth.

Illustrations and text describe how the Mayan people lived, with information on their beliefs, traditions, food, clothing, homes, leaders, and practices.

Provides a history of the ancient Maya civilization, as well as recipes, games, and directions for crafts based on Mayan culture.

Step back in time to Central America before the Spanish conquest and discover fascinating facts about the people who lived there. Explore the culture and beliefs of the Mayas and Aztecs -- the cities they built, their astronomical knowledge and their insatiable need for human sacrifice.

Isabel, a newly married fifteen-year-old who lives in a traditional Mayan village, is invited to join a government-run teacher training program, and is thrown into the turbulent political reality of contemporary Guatemala.

With the magical aid of the old woman who hatched him from an egg, the diminutive Tol proves himself greater than the ruler of the city of Uxmal and takes his place as leader of the people.

Running time approximately: 60 minutes.