Art critic Alastair Sooke delves into the murky world of art theft. Despite the high stakes and daring involved, many of the crimes go unnoticed by the media. Show more
Lost Kingdoms of Central America
Episode 1: Kingdom of the Jaguar
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr Jago Cooper journeys through southern Mexico to investigate the rise and fall of America's oldest civilisation, the Olmec, who thrived over 3,000 years ago. Show more
Lost Kingdoms of Central America
Episode 2: The People Who Greeted Columbus
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Looking at the Taino people of the Caribbean, who had a multicultural society with drug-infused rituals, strange skulls and amazing navigation. Show more
Lost Kingdoms of Central America
Episode 3: Between Oceans and Empires
1 hour
Dr Jago Cooper explores the forgotten people of ancient Costa Rica, who built a series of spectacular settlements amongst the rivers and volcanoes. Show more
Lost Kingdoms of Central America
Episode 4: The Place Where Time Began
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Dr Jago Cooper explores the ancient civilisation of Teotihuacan, which exploded into a position of dominance in the Americas almost 2,000 years ago. Show more