The Mayan Empire

The Mayan ruins of Tikal are hidden deep in the rainforests of Guatemala. From the air only a handful of temples and palaces peek through the canopy. The stone carvings are weather-beaten. Huge plazas are covered in moss and giant reservoirs are engulfed by jungle. The only inhabitants are wild animals…

The Incan Civilisation: One of the greatest and most mysterious that the world has ever experienced. Set in the incredible surrounds of Cusco, Peru, this unique program will give you an unrivalled opportunity to learn about and explore the world of the Ancient Incan Empire. This program is taught by…

SAN FRANCISCO — The ancient Mayan civilization collapsed due to a century-long drought, new research suggests. Minerals taken from Belize s famous underwater cave, known as the Blue Hole, as well as lagoons nearby, show that an extreme drought occurred between A.D. 800 and A.D. 900, right when the Mayan…