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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Inside the Duke of Wellington’s Resid...
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