Atlantic Unbound | Interviews | 2002.03.07 the Mayans, whose ruins I always think of as being more interesting than those of Greek and Rome�by now, my drift should be obvious. These are fascinating societies and worth knowing about; I hope our children learn about them. I'd also give a plug for learning about Indians today, a collection of fast-growing and interesting groups that add up to far more than casinos and a shameful history of mistreatment