Narrator, James Lurie. Originally broadcast on History in 2008. Special features: Additional footage: The Sun, The Egyptians, End of Time, The Hopi, and The Masons.
Summary:
It's a year that many have prophesied will bring a catastrophic end to life as we know it. Whatever is in store, many believe that 2012 will mark a major shift in the history of our planet. A detailed, historical investigation of this chilling prophecy that casts the doomsday warning in a frighteningly modern context. December 21, 2012 is bearing down on us with alarming speed. Whether or not we are able to collectively heed the warnings and affect a course to avert disaster may be the defining moment of the modern age.
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