The Inca-Lost Civilizations-TimeLIFE
At the height of its glory, this mysterious civilization ruled across parts of Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. From the Temple-Pyramids at Tikal, to the royal tomb at Palenque, to the star observatory at Chichen Itza, this episode will examine the architecture and infrastructure that enabled the rise and fall of the ancient Maya civilization.
The historical documentary series continues with this fascinating investigation into the origins of the world-famous crystal skulls. Since the 19th century, a number of lifelike quartz skulls have been discovered and displayed in museums. These relics, allegedly dating from Aztec and Mayan civilisations, are believed to have psychic powers. Now, for the first time ever, scientists are given access to the most famous skull of all, the so-called ‘Skull of Doom’. The crystal skulls are one of the most beguiling mysteries of 20th-century archaeology. Countless legends have swirled around these incredibly detailed quartz sculptures and they have formed the basis for numerous stories – including the latest ‘Indiana Jones’ movie. The skulls have been attributed with mysterious powers and it has even been claimed they are artefacts from Atlantis or an extra-terrestrial civilisation. But is there any truth to these tales?
Without the aid of magnifying technology or even a firm idea of where they stood on the planet, the Mayan grasp of the universe through astrological observation was simply stunning. Host Michael Guillen travels to Mexico's Yucatan peninsula to get a firsthand look at the ancient world's most skilled astronomers. Climb the giant pyramid of Kukulkan and see how it functioned as a giant solar observatory. Examine “El Caracol” at Tikal, which looks amazingly like a modern day observatory. Learn how the Maya used the sun to lay out their various temples and observatories and examine their incredibly complex and accurate calendar.
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The Oddysey of the Lost Conquistador Alvar Nuñes Cabeza de Vaca
The remarkable odyssey of the lost conquistador Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca... Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked off the coast of Texas in 1528 and lived among Karankwa and Coahuiltean Indians for 8 years, then walked across America to the Pacific to reach back the spanish settlements in Mexico. Upon his return to Spain her wrote a book based on his experiences, showing great empathy and respect for the Indians
Cracking the Maya Code
"One of the best series i have seen cover's the full history of the world's Great Empire's. "Awsome Docco..1
awardwining docco following the history of the world's first true "Empire.. {sound out of sinc slitley average picture quality sorry ! But over all still very watchable..
Children Animation
an awsome docco about one of the greatest empire's the world has known
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