References to an ancient 819-day Mayan calendar have long puzzled researchers, who now say they've solved a major mystery.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7be5b/a-mysterious-mayan-calendar-stumped-scientists-for-decades-a-new-study-has-cosmic-answers
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A Mysterious Mayan Calendar Stumped Scientists for Decades. A New Study Has Cosmic Answers.

References to an ancient 819-day Mayan calendar have long puzzled researchers, who now say they've solved a major mystery.

@Motherboard Ah, the knowledge that was destroyed by the Spanish conquerors under direction of the priests. Religion kept knowledge from the people, but it did so in fear that the people might question the beliefs that it teaches.