incas

Highlights the parallels between the two great American societies of the Aztecs and the Incas, which both fell prey to the Spanish conquistadors of the sixteenth century. Includes animated re-creations of mysterious lost cities such as Tenochtitl?n and Machu Picchu.

Traces the path of the nomads who discovered the Americas and created the complex civilization of the Aztecs, Incas, and other South America tribes.

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

Presents an examination of the building techniques of the Incas of the Peruvian Andes, explaining how they built structures from interlocking stones without the wheel, iron tools, draft animals or mortar, testing theories and showing how local villagers build a breathtaking, 100-foot suspension bridge using grass.

Traces the rise of the Incan civilization with emphasis on their culture, social structure, government, economy, and the fatal encounter with the Spanish conquistadors which brought about the end of their society.

Retells the Ecuadoran tale of Munay, a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.

Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives o the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.