The indigenous people of Guatemala have kept their culture alive despite centuries of war and oppression. Tracing the history of the descendants of the Maya takes Mark & Julie to Tikal, where the Mayan culture thrived over a millennium ago, then mysteriously disappeared. They explore the surrounding jungle by day and by night using flashlights and fireflies as guides, and ascend one of Tikal’s majestic temples to witness sunrise over the mystical jungle landscape. In the ‘Altiplano’, or high plains region, Mark & Julie descend on an active volcano on mountain bikes with some local experts, and meet villagers and school children along the way. The time honored art of treadle loom weaving is demonstrated by a family who creates fabrics for world export. This episode presents a fresh and exciting look at the ancient Mayan culture.