Children of the Sun

Over 2,000 years ago, the Maya built gigantic cities in the jungles of Central America. The ruins of their temple pyramids still bear witness to these architectural masterpieces today. They set standards in writing, mathematics and astronomy - in many ways far beyond what was achieved in Europe. And yet their culture disappeared in a short time. What were the reasons?

They are a small, insignificant Andean people. And yet, in just a few decades, they managed to establish the largest empire in the world at the time through endless conquests: the Incas. An aura of mystery surrounds her to this day. How did this meteoric rise come about? How did a few Spaniards bring down this huge empire in a short time?

They came from nothing and quickly became the superpower of Central America. But who were they really - gold-laden tyrants whose bloodthirsty gods could only be satisfied through thousands upon thousands of human sacrifices? Or brilliant civilizers who built a thriving capital in the middle of a salt lake that dwarfed all European cities?