Some people around the world are preparing for Dec. 21, 2012 — a date on the ancient Mayan calendar that's received plenty of attention as the supposed "end of days."
Over the past four decades, hundreds of books have been devoted to the "doomsday" interpretation of Mayan writings and interest has intensified as the day grows closer.
But what is the true significance of the date?
CBC News Calgary talks with Kathryn Reese-Taylor, an associate professor of Mayan archaeology at the University of Calgary, on the actual beliefs of the ancient culture.
- Watch the videos above for Reese-Taylor's take on the prevalent doomsday theory, what else Mayan history has to offer and what Mayans today think of all the attention surrounding their calendar.
Why is the Mayan doomsday theory so popular?
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