31 January 2007, Wednesday Ancient Maya Through U.S. Eyes, lecture by Richard Leventhal Time: 5:00pm Location: Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum In the mid-nineteenth century, ancient Maya civilization was first presented to the Western World in the travel books of John L. Stephens. Ever since, explorers, archaeologists, and epigraphers of the Mayas have been mainly American, whereas Mexican researchers have focused on ancient Aztec culture. Penn archaeologist Richard Leventhal examines the tight and fascination connection between Maya culture and that of the U.S. travelers who “discovered” and studied it. A program of the 2006-2007 Penn Humanities Forum on Travel. Cosponsored by the Penn Museum. Get your event on the UCnet.com Event Calendar! Contact: Events   Community & Student Groups - Get your event on this calendar! Contact: UCnet.com