Children explore the achievements of ancient peoples like the Maya by investigating historical and archaeological evidence. Through the observation and analysis of artefacts, children scrutinise their settlement strategies in rainforests, the cultural significance of chocolate and the impact of their beliefs, inventions and decline within and beyond their society.
Dr Diane Davies, Maya Archaeologist, talks about why she decided to study the Maya rather than other ancient civilisations.
Suitable for teaching 7-11s. The third of seven films introducing life in ancient civilisations. Like children 1000 years later, Akbal wants to be a professi...
The Mayan civilization, Mayan calendar and the importance to the worlds population leading to the year 2012. We are living through the final battle between t...
With their impressive city structures and advanced astronomical understanding, the Maya civilization once dominated Mesoamerica. Learn about the Maya's influ...
The Maya, accomplished astronomers and mathematicians, developed one of the most accurate calendar systems in human history.
The Maya culture was one of the most powerful and longest lasting civilizations in the history of the world. For thousands of years, they dominated the Yucat...
Traditional Maya weaving techniques are being preserved in the gorgeous lakeside village of San Juan La Laguna in Guatemala. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGe...
Welcome to the first episode of Myths & Legends. Today we are going to learn the story of Creation as mentioned in the Mayan legends. This story is based on ...