The dramatic terrain of South America is one of the great frontiers of archaeology. Buried by the centuries on soaring mountains and beneath arid deserts and lush jungles, the remains of extraordinary civilizations--many unknown until recent decades--are now coming to light and raising tantalizing questions about what else may be awaiting discovery. In Lost Worlds of South America, Professor Edwin Barnhart, director of the Maya Exploration Center, leads you on an adventurous trek through the wilds of South America. In 24 eye-opening episodes, you'll take an in-depth look at emerging finds from more than 12 seminal civilizations, giving you rich insight into the monumental achievements of these wellsprings of human life.