Synopsis

The ancient Maya civilization of Central America bequeathed a complex and enigmatic hieroglyphic script, etched onto monuments, painted on pottery, and inscribed in books crafted from bark paper. For centuries, scholars deemed it too intricate to decipher—until recent breakthroughs finally unlocked the code, unleashing a wealth of new understanding about the Mayas' dramatic history. Now, for the first time, NOVA presents the epic story of this decoding process, journeying to the remote jungles o