The decline of Mayan civilization was well under way by 1100 B.C. The causes are uncertain, but speculation points to warfare, crop failures, and disease as leading possibilities. The society was also enervated by its religion, which emphasized that human blood was extremely pleasing to its gods.
AUBURN-The Auburn football game against Ole Miss at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 31 will be televised by the SEC Network. Kickoff is slated for 11:21 a.m. CT.
Auburn's A-Day spring scrimmage will kick off April 18 at 1 p.m., according to the athletic department's website. The date of the scrimmage has been known since August, but news of the kickoff time hit Tuesday as tickets went on sale for the annual event. The kickoff time is listed on the school's tickets website.