
The Spark of Ages - Part 4: The Moral Awakening That Defined History
The Spark of Ages: The Biological Engines of Civilization 1 The Spark of Ages - Part 1: The Four Engines of Human Progress 2 The Spark of Ages - Part 2: Shattering the Myths of Geography and Genetics 3 The Spark of Ages - Part 3: The Creative Response to Catastrophe 4 The Spark of Ages - Part 4: The Moral Awakening That Defined History ← Series Home The Maya (Tropical Architects): In the Americas, the Maya civilization defied environmental determinism by building sophisticated cities in the tropical environments of Guatemala and Honduras. Where theory suggested only primitive tribes could exist, the Maya developed complex calendars and unique writing systems, proving that the human capacity for order can flourish even in the dense jungle. ...