DISCUSSION TOPIC: THE MAYANS

Some Questions

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Possible Starting Places

  Guy Gugliotta, "The Maya: Glory And Ruin," National Geographic (August 2007).

Mayans In The News

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  Elizabeth Barber, "Lost Maya City Found In Mexican Jungle," Christian Science Monitor, June 21, 2013.

  Mark Stevenson and Patrick E. Jones, "Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed For Road Fill By Construction Company," Christian Science Monitor, May 14, 2013.

  Nicholas Mott, "New Evidence Unearthed For The Origins Of The Maya," National Geographic News, April 25, 2013.

  Randal C. Archibold, "As Doomsday Flops, Rites In Ruins Of Mayan Empire," New York Times, December 21, 2012.

  Jonathan Jones, "Mayan Art: Waiting For The End Of The World," Guardian, December 20, 2012.

  Julie Kunen, "We And The Ancient Mayans Share The Same Environmental Concerns," Guardian, December 20, 2012.

  Jane Little, "Mayan Apocalypse: End Of The World, Or A New Beginning?," BBC Newsmagazine, December 19, 2012.

  Catherine Zuckerman, "Pictures: Mysterious Maya Tomb Explored For First Time," National Geographic News, November 30, 2012.

  Nicholas Mott, "Why The Maya Fell: Climate Change, Conflict -- And A Trip To The Beach?," National Geographic News, November 9, 2012.

  Sindya N. Bhanoo, "Maya's Rise And Fall Matches Climate Change," New York Times, November 8, 2012.

  James Owen, "Tomb Of Maya Queen Found -- 'Lady Snake Lord' Ruled Centipede Kingdom," National Geographic News, October 4, 2012.

  Rachel Kaufman, "Exclusive Pictures: Maya Murals Found In Family Kitchen," National Geographic News, September 7, 2012.

  Rachel Kaufman, "Maya Prince's Tomb Found With Rare Drinking Vessel," National Geographic News, August 30, 2012.

  Ker Than, "'Dramatic' New Maya Temple Found, Covered With Giant Faces," National Geographic News, July 20, 2012.

  Edward Rothstein, "Exhibition Review: Cryptic Calendar And The People Who Made It," New York Times, May 11, 2012.

  John Noble Wilford, "Painted Maya Walls Reveal Calendar Writing," New York Times, May 10, 2012.

Eric Vance, "Unprecedented Maya Mural Found, Contradicts 2012 'Doomsday' Myth," National Geographic News, May 10, 2012.

  Kevin Rushby, "The End Of The World Is Nigh?: Not What The Guatemalan Mayans Say," Guardian, December 30, 2011.

  "Mexico Maya Begin 2012 'End Of Era' Countdown," BBC News, December 21, 2011.

  "Maya People 'Did Not Predict World To End In 2012,'" BBC News, December 2, 2011.

"Mayan Tablet Does Not Predict End Of The World In 2012, Says Expert," Guardian, December 1, 2011.

"Video Camera Reveals Secrets Of Ancient Mayan Tomb," BBC News, June 24, 2011.

  Kevin Rushby, "Road To Ruin: In Search Of The Real Mayans," Guardian, June 4, 2011.

Takeshi Inomata, "Maya Collapse And Modern Society," New York Times, April 14, 2011.

  Takeshi Inomata, "Investigating Droughts And Maya Collapse," New York Times, March 2, 2011.

  Danela Triadan, "In Maya Burials, Unsettling Clues," New York Times, February 28, 2011.

  Julian Miglierini, "Mexico's Struggle To Stem Looting Of Historic Sites," BBC News, February 25, 2011.

Daniela Triadan, "Maya Kings And Their Ancestors," New York Times, February 24, 2011.

  Takeshi Inomata, "Excavating The Origins Of Maya Civilization," New York Times, February 17, 2011.

  John Noble Wilford, "Mapping Ancient Civilization, In A Matter Of Days," New York Times, May 10, 2010.

  Jo Tuckman, "2012: The End Of The World According To Roland Emmerich," Guardian, October 22, 2009.

  Michael Hederle, "Mystery Of Ancient Pueblo Jars Is Solved," New York Times, February 3, 2009.

  Eliza Barclay, "Mexico's Unconquered Maya Hold Tight To Their Old Ways," National Geographic News, January 15, 2009.

  Alexis Okeowo, "Portal to Maya Underworld Found In Mexico?," National Geographic News, August 22, 2008.

  Paul Rincon, "Crystal Skulls 'Are Modern Fakes,'" BBC News, May 23, 2008.

  Ker Than, "Ancient Maya Tomb Yields 'Amazing' Fabrics," National Geographic News, April 25, 2008.

"In Pictures: A Mayan Journey," Guardian, March 25, 2008.

  Anne Minard, "Maya May Have Caused Civilization-Ending Climate Change," National Geographic News, February 29, 2008.

  Kenneth Chang, "The Grim Story Of Maya Blue," New York Times, February 29, 2008.

Ker Than, "Mysteries Of 'Sacrificial' Maya Blue Pigment Solved?," National Geographic News, February 26, 2008.

John Noble Wilford, "Ancient Yucatan Soils Point To Maya Market, And Market Economy," New York Times, January 8, 2008.

Jonathan Sale, "The Mayan Moment: According To An Ancient Prophecy, The Winter Solstice Of 2012 Will Herald A New, Less Materialist Era," Guardian, December 22, 2007.

  Ethan Todras-Whitehill, "In Tikal, Temples In The Mist," New York Times, December 16, 2007.

  Kelly Hearn, "Ancient Maya Marketplace Found," National Geographic News, December 4, 2007.

  Blake De Pastino, "Rare Maya 'Death Vase' Discovered," National Geographic News, December 4, 2007.

  Kelly Hearn, "Maya Rituals Caused Ancient Decline In Big Game," National Geographic News, November 15, 2007.

  John Noble Wilford, "Discovering How The Maya Fed The Multitude," New York Times, August 21, 2007.

Benjamin Anastas, "The Final Days," New York Times Magazine, July 1, 2007.

  "Mayas To Cleanse Site After Bush," BBC News, March 12, 2007.

Craig Childs, "A Past That Makes Us Squirm," New York Times, January 2, 2007.

  Kelly Hearn, "Ancient Maya Tomb Found: Upright Skeleton, Unusual Location," National Geographic News, May 17, 2007.

  "Gibson Film Angers Mayan Groups," BBC News, December 8, 2006.

  Holland Cotter, "Mayan Treasures At The Met: Passing Strange Communications From The Beyond," New York Times, June 16, 2006.

  Sean Markey, "Looted Maya Treasure Returned Anonymously," National Geographic News, June 9, 2006.

  John Noble Wilford, "A, B, C, D, Fang, Beak, Sky . . . My Maya Crash Course," New York Times, May 16, 2006.

  John Noble Wilford, "On Ancient Walls A New Maya Epoch," New York Times, May 16, 2006.

  John Roach, "Ancient Maya Royal Tomb Discovered In Guatemala," National Geographic News, May 4, 2006.

  John Noble Wilford, "Symbols On The Wall Push Maya Writing Back By Years," New York Times, January 10, 2006.

  "Gallery: Beyond 'Apocalypto' -- What The Maya Empire Looked Like," National Geographic News, 2006.

Jo Tuckman, "Archaeologist Stumbles On 2,000-Year-Old Mayan Mural," Guardian, December 15, 2005.

John Roach, "Oldest Known Maya Mural, Tomb Reveal Story Of Ancient King," National Geographic News, December 13, 2005.

Stefan Lovgren, "Ancient Portrait Of Maya Woman Found -- Who Was She?," National Geographic News, December 8, 2005.

  Neil Arun, "Mass Grave Yields Mayan Secrets," BBC News, November 21, 2005.

  John Noble Wilford, "A 1,200-Year-Old Murder Mystery In Guatemala," New York Times, November 17, 2005.

Stefan Lovgren, "Mass Graves Reveal Massacre Of Maya Royalty," National Geographic News, November 17, 2005.

David Smith, "Mel Gibson Turns From Christ's Passion To Mayan Blood Rites," Observer, October 30, 2005.

  James McKinley, Jr., "No, The Conquistadors Are Not Back -- It's Just Wal-Mart," New York Times, September 28, 2004.

Catherine Elton, "500 Tragic Years Of Mayan Life, Shown In An Exhibition Of Outreach And Hope," New York Times, August 23, 2004.

John Noble Wilford, "In Guatemalan Jungles, A Bumper Crop Of Maya Treasure," New York Times, May 11, 2004.

  "Maya Culture 'Ahead Of Its Time,'" BBC News, May 8, 2004.

John Noble Wilford, "Discovery Pushes Back Date Of 'Classic' Maya," New York Times, May 5, 2004.

Stefan Lovgren, "Masks, Other Finds Suggest Early Maya Flourished," National Geographic News, May 5, 2004.

Peter N. Spotts, "Clues To Mayans' 'Fall Of Rome,'" Christian Science Monitor, April 29, 2004.

Katherine Stephen, "Mayan Art And Outlook On Display At National Gallery," Christian Science Monitor, April 15, 2004.

Holland Cotter, "Art Review; A Mystique Of Blood And Beauty," New York Times, April 9, 2004.

  "Stolen Mayan Altar Recovered," BBC News, October 30, 2003.

Stefan Lovgren, "Was Royal Infighting Behind Maya City's Fall?," National Geographic News, October 6, 2003.

Tim Weiner, "Lore Among The Ruins," New York Times, April 27, 2003.

  "Drought Triggered Mayan Demise," BBC News, March 14, 2003.

Robin McKie, "How Weather Brought Down Mayan Empire," Observer, January 12, 2003.

Tim Weiner, "Palenque Journal; Hailing The Solstice And Telling Time, Mayan Style," New York Times, December 23, 2002.

John Noble Wilford, "Maya Carvings Tell Of A War Of 2 Superpowers," New York Times, September 19, 2002.

D.L. Parsell, "Maya Hieroglyphs Recount 'Giant War,'" National Geographic News, September 19, 2002.

  "Maya Build Future On Ancient Traditions," BBC News, September 17, 2002.

  "Ex-Paramilitaries Protest At Mayan Site," BBC News, June 18, 2002.

  "Historic Mayan Mural Found 'By Chance,'" BBC News, March 15, 2002.

Peter N. Spotts, "A Mayan Find, Indiana Jones-Style," Christian Science Monitor, March 14, 2002.

John Noble Wilford, "Live By The Pen, Die By The Sword," New York Times, July 17, 2001.

  "Sun Key To Mayan Misery?," BBC News, May 22, 2001.

Tim Radford, "How The Sun God Frowned On The Mayan Civilisation," Guardian, May 18, 2001.

John Noble Wilford, "Before Rome's Bath, There Was The Maya Sweat House," New York Times, March 20, 2001.

  "Ancient Mayan Cities Looted," BBC News, February 22, 2001.

  "Inside The City Of The Black Tiger," BBC News, January 25, 2001.

John Noble Wilford, "In Maya Ruins, Scholars See Evidence Of Urban Sprawl," New York Times, December 19, 2000.

  "Scientists 'Find Lost Mayan King,'" BBC News, September 26, 2000.

  "A Mayan Revival," BBC News, September 25, 2000.

  "Lost Mayan Palace Found In Guatemala," BBC News, September 9, 2000.

John Noble Wilford, "Splendid Maya Palace Is Found Hidden In Jungle," New York Times, September 8, 2000.

"Mystery Of The Mayans," Guardian, January 22, 2000.

Julia Preston, "Clues From The Past: Throne May Solve Ancient Mayan Mystery," Guardian, April 23, 1999.

Julia Preston, "Impressive Throne Unearthed At A Mayan Temple Complex," New York Times, April 22, 1999.

  "Bulldozers Threaten Americas' Pompeii," BBC News, January 14, 1999.

John Noble Wilford, "Volcano Captured Corn, Chilies And House Mice," New York Times, April 8, 1997.

John Noble Wilford, "Belize Tomb Yields New Insights On Maya," New York Times, June 23, 1996.

John Noble Wilford, "Bones May Be Those Of Powerful Maya Ruler," New York Times, June 6, 1995.

John Noble Wilford, "Evidence Shows Link Of Two Centuries Of Drought To Maya Decline," New York Times, June 1, 1995.

William H. Honan, "Did Maya Doom Themselves By Falling Trees?," New York Times, April 11, 1995.

Anthony De Palma, "Tulum Journal; The Glory That Was Mayan, And A Modern Mess," New York Times, April 19, 1994.

John Noble Wilford, "Archaeologists Wonder At A City That Survived The Maya Collapse," New York Times, October 5, 1993.

John Noble Wilford, "Mayans Had A Middle Class, Too," New York Times, January 5, 1993.

Arthur Unger, "New Insights Into An Ancient People," Christian Science Monitor, April 20, 1992.

John Noble Wilford, "Maya Ruins Offer Glimpse Of Royalty," New York Times, April 5, 1992.

John Noble Wilford, "Time Almost Buried Ancient Maya Secrets," New York Times, November 19, 1991.

John Noble Wilford, "What Doomed The Maya?: Maybe Warfare Run Amok," New York Times, November 19, 1991.

John Noble Wilford, "Tomb Of Warlike Maya King Found In Guatemala," New York Times, May 15, 1991.

John Noble Wilford, "New Threat To Maya Ruins: Acid Rain," New York Times, August 8, 1989.

Sandra Blakeslee, "Linguists Solve Riddles Of Ancient Mayan Language," New York Times, April 4, 1989.

Erik Eckholm, "Secrets Of Maya Decoded At Last, Revealing Darker Human History," New York Times, May 13, 1986.

William Stockton, "Ancient Astronomy Points To New Views Of Mayan Life," New York Times, March 25, 1986.

"Science Watch; Did Mayans Collapse Later Than Scientists Thought," New York Times, October 1, 1985.

Articles

Jessica Cecil, "The Fall Of The Mayan Civilisation," BBC History.

Mary Miller, "Extreme Makeover," Archaeology, 62 (January/February 2009): 36-42.

David Freidel, "The Once And Future Maya," Archaeology, 60 (September/October 2007).

Traci Arden, "Is 'Apocalypto' Pornography?," Archaeology (December 5, 2006).

  William Saturno, "Dawn Of Maya Gods And Kings," National Geographic (January 2006).

Stanley Meisler, "Of Majesty And Mayhem: An Exhibition Of Ancient Maya Art Points Up The Opulence And Violence Of The Great Mesoamerican Civilization," Smithsonian (July 2004).

David Roberts, "Secrets Of The Maya: Deciphering Tikal," Smithsonian (July 2004).

  David Freidel and Stanley Guenter, "Bearers Of War And Creation," Archaeology (January 23, 2003).

Audio Sources

"Maya Expert: The 'End Of Times' Is Our Idea, Not The Ancients," Morning Edition, NPR, December 20, 2012.

  "The End Of Days," Ideas, CBC, December 17, 2012.

  "Mayan Cosmology," On Point, NPR, December 17, 2012.

  "Apocalypse Soon," Tapestry, CBC, November 29, 2012.

  "Mayan Artwork Uncovered In A Guatemalan Forest," Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR, May 13, 2012.

"The Mayans' Clash Of Ancient And Modern," Today, BBC Radio 4, February 15, 2012.

  "Mayan Calendar Spurs End-Of-The-World Debate," All Things Considered, NPR, July 29, 2009.

  "Ancient Mayan Mural Found In Guatemala," Talk Of The Nation, December 14, 2005.

  "Interview: Uncovering A Mayan Massacre," Day To Day, NPR, November 17, 2005.

"Archeologists Locate Source Of Mayan Relics," All Things Considered, NPR, September 28, 2005.