The Time of the Maya

2012 Mayan Calendar Images

With 2012 predictions flying lately, the ancient Mayan calendar has made a comeback--some say that December 21, 2012 is going to be either doomsday or an age of enlightenment.

True or not, a lot of that originates with the Maya people of southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and other parts of Central America. They have long been revered for the stunning astronomical accuracy of their complex calendar system. Learn more about the astronomy, astrology, and spirituality behind this remarkable method of marking time.