11-th episode of 28-th season "NOVA"

What "NOVA" 11-th episode about

In an ancient Mayan arena, enemies of King Yax K'uk Mo square off in a game that appears much like modern soccer. But in this contest, winners live and losers lose their heads. From 200 to 900 A.D., Blood Lords presided over the Maya city of Copan, conducting hallucinogenic vision quests, ritual warfare and human sacrifice. Join archaeologists and historians who are piecing together the fascinating rise and fall of this ancient city.

Episode number: 11

Episode name: "Lost King Of The Maya"

Episode release date: 14 february 2001 at 02:00

Status: aired