Recent archeological discoveries unearth secrets of a fierce warrior society, one built on human sacrifice, bizarre rituals and deadly weapons. A bloody battle at the ancient city of Dos Pilas leads to the downfall and disappearance of this powerful pre-Columbian warrior society. How?—History Channel
For close on a thousand years, the Maya Indians ruled Mexico and Central America, before their empire simply vanished without explanation. Terry investigates the weapons and battle strategies used by the Mayans and if these could have played a part in their mysterious decline.—Tom Daly