Rediscovering Mayan Civilization Central America Adventures

By John Lloyd Stephens

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Episodes: 25

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Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)

Episode Date
025 - Survey of the Canal Horrors of Civil War
Mar 05, 2026
024 - Belle of Guanacaste Route of the Great Canal
Mar 05, 2026
023 - Herds of Deer An Earthquake
Mar 05, 2026
022 - View of the Two Seas Departure for Guatemala
Mar 05, 2026
021 - Zillenthal Patent Self-acting Cold Amalgamation Machine Coffee Plantations of San Jose
Mar 05, 2026
020 - Visit to the Volcano of Izalco Sickness and Mutiny
Mar 05, 2026
019 - Hunt for a Government Attack of Fever and Ague
Mar 05, 2026
018 - Arrival of Mr Catherwood New Year's Day
Mar 05, 2026
017 - Arrival at the Pacific A Roving American
Mar 05, 2026
016 - Volcano de Agua Cultivation of Cochineal
Mar 05, 2026
015 - Party to Mixco A Night Brawl
Mar 05, 2026
014 - Interview with Carrera His Character
Mar 05, 2026
013 - The Farewell of the Nun Carrera Heads the Insurgents
Mar 05, 2026
012 - Lazoing Taking the Black Veil
Mar 05, 2026
011 - Murder of Vice-President Flores Political State of Guatemala
Mar 05, 2026
010 - Esquipulas A Death Scene
Mar 05, 2026
009 - Antiquity of Copan Separation
Mar 05, 2026
008 - Tablets of Hieroglyphics Idols Originally Painted
Mar 05, 2026
007 - Commencement of Explorations Buying a City
Mar 05, 2026
006 - First View of the Ruins Thoughts of Buying Copan
Mar 05, 2026
005 - The State of Honduras Village of Copan
Mar 05, 2026
004 - Arrest Imprisonment
Mar 05, 2026
003 - How to roast a Fowl How to gain a Husband
Mar 05, 2026
002 - Perils by the Way A well-spiced Lunch
Mar 05, 2026
001 - Arrival at Balize A Visit to the Carib Indians
Mar 05, 2026