Kingdom of the Jaguar
Dr Jago Cooper journeys through southern Mexico to investigate the rise and fall of America's oldest civilisation, the Olmec, who thrived over 3,000 years ago.
Dr Jago Cooper explores the rise and fall of the forgotten civilisations of Central America.
His quest takes him from the crystal-blue seas of the Caribbean to the New World's most impressive pyramids, flying over the smoking volcanoes of Costa Rica and travelling deep underground in the caves of central Mexico.
He travels in the footsteps of these peoples to reveal their secrets and unearth the astonishing cultures that flourished amongst some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world.
Jago begins by journeying through southern Mexico to investigate the rise and fall of America's oldest civilisation, the Olmec, which thrived over 3,000 years ago. He encounters colossal stone heads and the oldest rubber balls in the world and descends deep inside an ancient cave network in search of a were-jaguar.
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The colossal head sculptures of the Olmec
Duration: 02:03
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The spread of Olmec influence
Duration: 01:37
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The oldest known ball sport in the world
Duration: 03:26
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jago Cooper |
| Executive Producer | Greg Sanderson |
| Executive Producer | Ross Harper |
| Series Producer | Graeme Hart |
| Producer | Craig Collinson |
| Director | Craig Collinson |
| Production Manager | Michelle Gauntlett |
| Production Coordinator | Catherine Ross |
| Editor | Noel Nelis |
| Re-recording mixer | John Cobban |
| Colourist | Ian Ballantyne |
| Director of photography | Craig Hastings |
| Sound Recordist | Peter Prada |
| Participant | Lori Colins |
| Participant | Travis Doering |
| Participant | Roberto Lunagomez |
| Participant | Gilselle Canto Aquilar |
| Participant | Rebecca Gonzorlez |
| Participant | Pamela Libertad Jasso |
| Participant | Omar Espinosa Severino |
| Participant | Pilar Ponce |
| Participant | David Morales |
| Participant | David Morales Gomez |
| Participant | Spanish Football Team |
| Participant | Maria Del Pilar Ponce |
| Participant | INAH |
| Archive Source | Museum of Ethnology |
| Archive Source | Ted JJ Leyenaar |
| Archive Source | Paula Leyenaar-Plaisier |
| Archive Source | Kenneth Garrett |
| Archive Source | University of South Florida |
Broadcasts
- Mon 15 Sep 2014 21:00
- Tue 16 Sep 2014 02:40
- Thu 18 Sep 2014 22:00
- Sat 7 Mar 2015 20:00
- Sun 8 Mar 2015 02:50
- Sat 17 Oct 2015 20:00
- Sun 18 Oct 2015 02:55
- Mon 19 Oct 2015 22:00
- Sat 7 Jan 2017 21:00
- Mon 9 Jan 2017 02:00
- Mon 16 Oct 2017 23:50
- Sat 10 Mar 2018 19:00
- Tue 30 Oct 2018 23:30
Lost Kingdoms of South America
Dr Jago Cooper reveals the history of some of South America's ancient civilisations