The Mayan Calendar & 2012

The Mayan Calendar & 2012

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Science, Religious Studies, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video debunks the 2012 doomsday predictions by explaining the Mayan calendar's structure and significance. It clarifies that the Mayans did not predict the end of the world, but rather marked the end of a baktun, a long cycle in their calendar. The video highlights historical misinterpretations and reassures viewers that the date is not apocalyptic, comparing it to the Y2K scare.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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