Hidden beneath the jungles of Central America lie the remains of a civilisation that flourished for more than three millennia.
Following the trail of the Ancient Maya, Dan Snow explores lost cities, ventures into sacred caves, uncovers remarkable treasures, and even steps onto the ball court to experience a tradition that survives to this day.
All before tackling one of history's greatest mysteries...what happened to the Maya?
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Rise of Augustus
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Heritage After Conflict: Libya
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Iron Age Women: Rulers of the Land
Did women have more power in Iron Age Britain than elsewhere? New discoveries from Britain's largest known Iron Age cemetery suggest yes!
At the site of Duropolis in Dorset, excavations led by the University of Bournemouth are revealing the prominence of women in Britain's pre-Roman societies. ...
