Mayan Culture with Professor Lewis Messenger
Our Program on September 3rd was on the Mayan Culture, and it was presented by Professor Lewis Messenger. A professor in Hamline U’s Anthropology Department, he is a specialist in Mayan culture and has many an expedition to the area to his credit. From his presentation, it was apparent that he loves the area.
His slide presentation perfectly complemented his comments, and covered a wide range of topics. From the languages spoken to the topography in the Cancun area, he showed many scenes familiar to our Mexican-touring club. He spoke of Tulum and Chicken-Itza as well-known remnants of the Mayan civilization, and talked of recent discoveries made in Central America.
Hamline University has an annual anthropological journey to the area, and their “digs” are well-received by their students.