Maya

The Rise and Fall of the Maya Empire

The Rise and Fall of the Maya Empire

The Maya Empire, centered in the tropical lowlands of what is now Guatemala, reached the peak of its power and influence

Beliefs about the end of the world, on Major Religions

Beliefs about the end of the world, on Major Religions

More recently, some doomsday forecasters have focused on the year 2012. Citing the conclusion of a lengthy cycle in the ancient