Maya Expert Answers Maya Civilization Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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Duration: 23:17

The Big Picture

Dr. Ed Barnhart offers an intriguing look into the intricate world of the Maya civilization, revealing their unique cultural practices like skull shaping, sporting fanaticism, and ingenious city planning without rivers. Despite the mystical allure of the Maya calendar's supposed 2012 prophecy, the Maya live on, still celebrating their history and influence today.

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Quote of the Moment

I've always thought to myself there must have been Maya peasant people who were squeezing their kids' heads on the sly and just saying, 'I don't know, he just grew like that. He looks like he's going places, doesn't he?'

Controversial Takes

Is It Clickbait?

Clickbait verdict: Not Clickbait — Question: Why did the Mayans tie boards to their baby's heads? Answer: The Mayans shaped their babies' heads to look like corn husks, a sign of high status, but only the elite did it openly.

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