National Geographic archaeologist George E. Stuart reported in 1975 on the scientists who sought to decode the ancient language—and the looters who stood in their way.
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The decipherment of Maya script

Why did Maya writing remain undecipherable for so long and how was it finally cracked? Find out how this long enigmatic script was finally deciphered and how centuries of recorded Maya history were ...
The introverted and quiet scientist was regarded as eccentric. He rarely spoke about himself, earning a reputation as an eccentric genius and a mysterious figure, which led to various rumors and ...