Channel: Mental Floss

Category: Education

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Description: Learn why it's called the Maya Civilization and NOT the Mayan Empire, the truth about human sacrifice, and what really happened to the Maya after all. Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the Maya civilization. Website: mentalfloss.com Twitter: twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine