Ed Barnhart is an archaeologist and explorer specializing in ancient civilizations of the Americas. He is the Director of the Maya Exploration Center, host of the ArchaeoEd Podcast, and lecturer on the ancient history of North, Central, and South America. Ed is in part known for his groundbreaking work on ancient astronomy, mathematics, and calendar systems.Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep446-scSee below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc.Transcript:https://lexfridman.com/ed-barnhart-transcriptCONTACT LEX:Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/surveyAMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/amaHiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiringOther – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contactEPISODE LINKS:Ed’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@archaeoedpodcastEd’s Website: https://archaeoed.com/Maya Exploration Center: https://mayaexploration.orgEd’s Lectures on The Great Courses: https://thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhartEd’s Lectures on Audible: https://adbl.co/4dBavTZ2025 Mayan Calendar: https://mayan-calendar.com/SPONSORS:To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts:MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts.Go to https://masterclass.com/lexpodShopify: Sell stuff online.Go to https://shopify.com/lexNetSuite: Business management software.Go to http://netsuite.com/lexAG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks.Go to https://drinkag1.com/lexNotion: Note-taking and team collaboration.Go to https://notion.com/lexOUTLINE:(((((((((((((((((((((((PODCAST LINKS:– Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast– Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr– Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8– RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/– Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4– Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips