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Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Politics"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>001 - Arrival at Balize A Visit to the Carib Indians</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-arrival-at-balize-a-visit-to-the-carib-indians--70469110</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1873</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>010 - Esquipulas A Death Scene</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-esquipulas-a-death-scene--70469122</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2184</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - Murder of Vice-President Flores Political State of Guatemala</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-murder-of-vice-president-flores-political-state-of-guatemala--70469123</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2429</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>012 - Lazoing Taking the Black Veil</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-lazoing-taking-the-black-veil--70469124</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2072</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>013 - The Farewell of the Nun Carrera Heads the Insurgents</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-the-farewell-of-the-nun-carrera-heads-the-insurgents--70469125</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2021</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - Volcano de Agua Cultivation of Cochineal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-volcano-de-agua-cultivation-of-cochineal--70469129</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469129</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469129/016_volcano_de_agua_cultivation_of_cochineal.mp3" length="18001631" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/116cfbb0-27f2-4c69-b22c-55c9d0d4bea6/116cfbb0-27f2-4c69-b22c-55c9d0d4bea6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/116cfbb0-27f2-4c69-b22c-55c9d0d4bea6/116cfbb0-27f2-4c69-b22c-55c9d0d4bea6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/116cfbb0-27f2-4c69-b22c-55c9d0d4bea6/116cfbb0-27f2-4c69-b22c-55c9d0d4bea6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2251</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - Arrival at the Pacific A Roving American</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-arrival-at-the-pacific-a-roving-american--70469130</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469130</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469130/017_arrival_at_the_pacific_a_roving_american.mp3" length="17794114" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea9bf145-87f1-437b-a21f-c1a59254efcd/ea9bf145-87f1-437b-a21f-c1a59254efcd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea9bf145-87f1-437b-a21f-c1a59254efcd/ea9bf145-87f1-437b-a21f-c1a59254efcd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea9bf145-87f1-437b-a21f-c1a59254efcd/ea9bf145-87f1-437b-a21f-c1a59254efcd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2225</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - Arrival of Mr Catherwood New Year's Day</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-arrival-of-mr-catherwood-new-year-s-day--70469131</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1855</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - Hunt for a Government Attack of Fever and Ague</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-hunt-for-a-government-attack-of-fever-and-ague--70469132</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469132/019_hunt_for_a_government_attack_of_fever_and_ague.mp3" length="17465604" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5677bfb1-02df-4f8a-9137-e93a4d433dbb/5677bfb1-02df-4f8a-9137-e93a4d433dbb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5677bfb1-02df-4f8a-9137-e93a4d433dbb/5677bfb1-02df-4f8a-9137-e93a4d433dbb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5677bfb1-02df-4f8a-9137-e93a4d433dbb/5677bfb1-02df-4f8a-9137-e93a4d433dbb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2184</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - Visit to the Volcano of Izalco Sickness and Mutiny</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-visit-to-the-volcano-of-izalco-sickness-and-mutiny--70469133</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469133</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469133/020_visit_to_the_volcano_of_izalco_sickness_and_mutiny.mp3" length="17281706" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/608c848a-637b-40e1-bf99-eb34c4ecd627/608c848a-637b-40e1-bf99-eb34c4ecd627.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/608c848a-637b-40e1-bf99-eb34c4ecd627/608c848a-637b-40e1-bf99-eb34c4ecd627.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/608c848a-637b-40e1-bf99-eb34c4ecd627/608c848a-637b-40e1-bf99-eb34c4ecd627.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2161</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - Zillenthal Patent Self-acting Cold Amalgamation Machine Coffee Plantations of San Jose</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-zillenthal-patent-self-acting-cold-amalgamation-machine-coffee-plantations-of-san-jose--70469135</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469135</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469135/021_zillenthal_patent_self_acting_cold_amalgamation_machine_coffee_plantations_of_san_jose.mp3" length="18105957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2d8e2e5-9574-43f0-9385-a4b5d02a7579/c2d8e2e5-9574-43f0-9385-a4b5d02a7579.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2d8e2e5-9574-43f0-9385-a4b5d02a7579/c2d8e2e5-9574-43f0-9385-a4b5d02a7579.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c2d8e2e5-9574-43f0-9385-a4b5d02a7579/c2d8e2e5-9574-43f0-9385-a4b5d02a7579.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2264</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - View of the Two Seas Departure for Guatemala</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-view-of-the-two-seas-departure-for-guatemala--70469137</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469137</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469137/022_view_of_the_two_seas_departure_for_guatemala.mp3" length="16797703" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/77be3ee8-f425-44b7-941a-d7945d76ce83/77be3ee8-f425-44b7-941a-d7945d76ce83.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/77be3ee8-f425-44b7-941a-d7945d76ce83/77be3ee8-f425-44b7-941a-d7945d76ce83.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/77be3ee8-f425-44b7-941a-d7945d76ce83/77be3ee8-f425-44b7-941a-d7945d76ce83.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2100</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - Herds of Deer An Earthquake</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-herds-of-deer-an-earthquake--70469138</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469138</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469138/023_herds_of_deer_an_earthquake.mp3" length="16313480" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49761505-177f-4fb2-a7ab-b9deb42d242d/49761505-177f-4fb2-a7ab-b9deb42d242d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49761505-177f-4fb2-a7ab-b9deb42d242d/49761505-177f-4fb2-a7ab-b9deb42d242d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49761505-177f-4fb2-a7ab-b9deb42d242d/49761505-177f-4fb2-a7ab-b9deb42d242d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2040</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>024 - Belle of Guanacaste Route of the Great Canal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-belle-of-guanacaste-route-of-the-great-canal--70469139</link><description><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70469139</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:18:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70469139/024_belle_of_guanacaste_route_of_the_great_canal.mp3" length="18089615" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29ab37d7-53b4-4de0-8f3f-3952b0070a44/29ab37d7-53b4-4de0-8f3f-3952b0070a44.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29ab37d7-53b4-4de0-8f3f-3952b0070a44/29ab37d7-53b4-4de0-8f3f-3952b0070a44.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/29ab37d7-53b4-4de0-8f3f-3952b0070a44/29ab37d7-53b4-4de0-8f3f-3952b0070a44.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>John Lloyd Stephens</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journey back to 1838, where the lush Honduran forest along the Copán River becomes the backdrop for a remarkable rediscovery of Mayan civilization. Join adventurers John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood as they navigate through dense jungles, guided by a machete-wielding local. They encounter awe-inspiring structures resembling pyramids and towering stone columns adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, showcasing artistry rivaling that of the Egyptians. Sent by President Van Buren as a special ambassador, Stephens arrives in Guatemala amidst civil unrest, seeking a legitimate government while evading revolutionary armies. Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. 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Meanwhile, Catherwood captures the grandeur of Mayan architecture through his exceptional illustrations. “Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan” became a bestseller of its time, captivating readers with an adventure likened to an “Indiana Jones” saga. (Summary by Sue Anderson)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2139</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,architecture,art,civil war,culture,exploration,history,mayan,politics,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67010b38502688f268462841a55ee395.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
