Synopsis

The Maya developed among the ancient civilizations the most intricate calendar systems known. Many scholars interpret their Long Count Calendar as concluding on December 21, 2012, and ponder its significance for humanity. Some researchers propose this date heralds the return of Bolon Yokte, a enigmatic deity linked to both creation and conflict. Could this god be, as some proponents of ancient astronaut theories suggest, of extraterrestrial origin? Other scholars foresee a cascade of catastrophi