Discover the incredible history of Chichen Itza, the crown jewel of the Mayan civilization. From the precision of the El Caracol observatory to the brutal rituals of the Great Ball Court, this documentary explores how a city of 50,000 people thrived in th...

In June 2020, scientists discover Aguada Fenix, a monumental 3,000-year-old Maya structure, and uncover the secrets of this mysterious ancient monument.

Take a closer look at the details of a colorful relief panel from La Pasadita that provides a glimpse into the power and pageantry of the royal courts of the ancient Maya.

LiDAR scanning is transforming our understanding of the ancient Maya by revealing thousands of hidden structures beneath the forest canopy.

Discover the incredible ancient Mayan city of Tikal, a vibrant hub for over a thousand years, boasting nearly 12,000 fascinating structures.

The history of tortillas, a staple in Mexican cuisine, is deeply tied to the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, particularly the Maya and Aztec cultures.

Every little girl dreams of the day that they can be a princess, and for many girls of Mexican and Guatemalan descent that dream comes true on their Quinceañera night.

Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. Images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America testify to the urge to develop civilizations. Liev Schreiber narrates. [Origi...

It begins with the settling of the Americas, and the Paleo-Indian and Archaic phases. Focus is on the main civilizations of Mesoamerica and the Andean region, like the Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and Inca, but also goes over the smaller cultures in North Amer...

For nearly a century archaeologists place the height of the Maya civilization during the First Millennium AD. However, revolutionary discoveries in Guatemala are now challenging those views. See more in Season 3, Episode 4, "New Maya Revelations."

Mexico has a mysterious ancient past and an unstable contemporary history, but the lessons it can teach us go far beyond its nationhood.

A complete bestiary of top 200 mythical creatures and monsters from around the world.

In Maya art, the gods are depicted at all stages of life: as infants, as adults at the peak of their maturity and influence, and as they age. The gods could die, and some were born anew, serving as models of regeneration and resilience.

Hidden away in the jungle of Guatemala, Tikal saw the light of day in the 8th century BC. Inhabited for over a thousand years, the ancient city would encompass up to 12,000 structures and 2 million inhabitants. It reveals its extraordinary temple-pyramids...

Ancient America History Documentary. The initial script for this video was researched by Dr David Miano from The World of Antiquity.