A movie adaptation of Michael D. Coe's book, Breaking the Maya Code, on the decipherment of the Mayan writing system was shown recently on PBS. The movie version is called Cracking the Maya Code. If you missed the documentary on TV, you can see it online on the PBS Web Site. Unfortunately it's only available in the U.S. so I wasn't able to see it, although I did thoroughly enjoy the book when I read it. If you have seen the movie, please share your thoughts (click on "Comments" below).

Read more about the ancient Maya:

• Mayan Civilization
• Mayan Archaeological Sites

_{Photo of a Mayan column by Regis Lachaume}