The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012 Dr. Anthony F.

Aveni, author of the bestselling book, The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012, explores theories about the widely prophesized end of the world in December 2012 by measuring them objectively against the evidence of archaeology, iconography, and epigraphy. Dr. Aveni considers information from the earth sciences and astronomy about the likelihood of worldwide Armageddon. Finally, the prophesies are placed in the broader cultural and historical context of how other cultures, ancient and modern, thought about the end of things and why cataclysmic events enjoy wide spread appeal in contemporary American pop culture. This program is presented in conjunction with our current exhibition, MAYA 2012: Lords of Time. Admission: $5. For more information, call 215.898.2680. December 21 Friday, 9:00 pm 1:00 am Young Friends Celebration MAYA 2012: The Final Countdown Time to party like its the end of the world! The Young Friends of the Penn Museum present this late night party with drinks, light fare, entertainment, and music to ring in the end of the world. Attendees can see if the apocalyptic predictions are correct as the clock strikes midnightif the world does not end, the party goes on! Visitwww.penn.museum/youngfriends for more information and to purchase tickets. axsadsadasdsa