The Mayan Calendar Special (Lp12202012)

This week, Latin Pulse comes one day early to provide a special centered on the myths of the Mayan calendar. Although some wrongly attribute beliefs about a doomsday on Dec. 21, 2012 to the Mayan calendar, this program traces the origins of such misinformation and discusses Mayan astronomy, astrology, and religion. The news segment of the program covers the creation of a new federal police force in Mexico and how that might affect the Drug War and human rights concerns in that country. In-depth interviews include: Dr. Mark Van Stone of Southwest College; and Dr. David Freidel of Washington University. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell Associate Producer: Curt Devine The photo is by Rick Rockwell and is used with permission. This program features traditional music by Mayan musicians from Mexico and Guatemala available through Smithsonian Folkways Music: http://www.folkways.si.edu/modern-mayan-the-indian-music-of-chiapas-mexico-vol-1/american-indian-world/album/smithsonian For a playlist of these indigenous folk songs, please go here: https://www.box.com/shared/static/jbw8flrpc89gvldt2j25.pdf