Media & Appearances
DR. EDWIN BARNHART
Archaeologist • Educator • Explorer
Director, Maya Exploration Center | Host, ArchaeoEd Podcast | The Great Courses Professor
Media Professionals Choose Dr. Barnhart
35+
Years of archaeological expertise
116
Educational Lectures for The Great Courses
200+
Educational Programs led worldwide
5M+
People Reached through media
Featured on History Channel, Discovery Channel, Netflix, and Lex Fridman Podcast
Discoverer of ancient Maya city Ma’ax Na • Dynamic presenter trusted by major networks and independent media alike
Breakthrough Moments
WIRED — “Maya Expert Answers Maya Civilization Questions From Twitter”
2.6M+ views | May 2024
Dr. Barnhart answers questions about the ancient Maya, calendars, pyramids, and rituals in this widely viewed WIRED Tech Support segment—proof of his ability to make ancient civilizations accessible and engaging for mainstream digital audiences.
▶️ Watch on YouTube →Lex Fridman Podcast #446 — “Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations”
October 2024
Three-hour deep dive with one of the most influential voices in science and technology, demonstrating Dr. Barnhart’s ability to hold attention while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
▶️ Watch on YouTube →Netflix — “Ancient Apocalypse”
Expert Commentary
Bringing archaeological rigor to one of Netflix’s most-watched documentary series.
Major Podcast Appearances
High-Visibility Shows
Archaeology & History Focused
Host
ArchaeoEd Podcast — Monthly deep dives on ancient knowledge (2020–Present)
Television & Documentary Appearances
Over 70 appearances across major networks and streaming platforms:
The Great Courses Collection
116 Lectures Reaching Lifelong Learners Worldwide
Dr. Barnhart’s comprehensive educational series through The Great Courses represent years of research distilled into engaging, accessible content for curious minds everywhere. Celebrated with near-universal 5-star reviews, these courses are available on The Great Courses, Audible, and Amazon Prime.
Course Series:
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Available For
Speaking Engagements
Keynotes, academic conferences, museum presentations
Media Interviews
Podcasts, TV shows, documentaries, radio
Educational Collaborations
Online courses, travel programs, curriculum development
Consulting Services
Historical accuracy, archaeological expertise, film/TV consultation
Examples of Popular Speaking Topics
Booking Details
Availability
Spring 2026 & Fall 2026
Location
Colorado, USA
Available worldwide
Languages
English & Spanish
Format
In-person or virtual
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Get In TouchOr email directly: edbarnhart@mayaexploration.org