9 The Maya Mystery - uncovered by the real Indiana Jones

A Cultural Oasis In Helsinki by The Didrichsen Art Museum

Sep 3, 202501:44:01Arts

Who were the ancient Maya, what did they achieve, and why did their great civilization eventually collapse? In this episode, world-renowned Maya expert and archaeologist Arthur Demarest shares his deep knowledge of the M...

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