An intriguing history of predictions for the end of the world. Both the Mayans and the ancient Egyptians prophesied that it will end on 21st December 2012, but this also looks at a range of both religious and secular harbingers of doom and destruction.

John Michael Greer is the author of the award-winning The New Encyclopedia of the Occult and Secrets of the Lost Symbol, which has been translated into eight languages. Greer has been featured on The History Channel as an expert on mythology, religion, conspiracy theory and popular culture. He writes a popular futurest blog, The Archdruid Report.

'The best book I've ever read on the subject' Jonathan Black, bestselling author of The Secret History of the World.