Sharing the history of the Mayan culture with Millsaps College has been the life's work of George Bey, Ph.D. In an upcoming National Geographic documentary series, he is sharing his work with the world.
"The Rise and Fall of the Maya," a 4-part documentary series, is expected to make its American debut in the upcoming weeks.
Episode 2, Civilization, will highlight Bey, Millsaps professor Evan Parker and other Millsaps students and staff as new evidence is unearthed in Mexico’s Yucatan, transforming long-held ideas about the growth of the Maya civilization.
The entire documentary shows that despite decades of research, many mysteries remain about the ancient Maya.
Archaeologists, including Bey and Parker, are discovering new clues that give pause to how these people came to dominate vast areas of Mexico and Central America.
Through lost monuments, ancient inscriptions and new forensic evidence, this series tracks the Maya from their earliest origins all the way to the present day, unlocking the secrets of the rise and fall of the Maya. (Clarion Ledger 09/05/23) Documentary highlights discoveries by Millsaps (clarionledger.com)
No release date details have yet been announced. The series was filmed at a 4,500-acre bio-cultural reserve in the Yucatan operated and maintained by Millsaps College.
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