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The Calling

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The Mississippi River Program

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The Mississippi is the largest river in North America and the most destructive of human works, presenting an epic challenge for the Army Corps of Engineers around New Orleans.

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The Lacandones Of Chiapas: Guardians Of The Ancient Mayas
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In the forests of Chiapas, archaeologists are uncovering the millenia-old works of the Lacandones.
Ketchikan And Alaska's Panhandle Forests And Sea
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Ketchikan is home to temperate rainforests and Misty Fjords accessible only by boat and air.
Imperiled Refuges: Islets in the Sea of Cortés
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Islands of Mexico's Sea of Cortés are a refuge for sea creatures in a time of climate change.
Kraho: Enduring People of Brazil’s Plateau
26:46
Brazil's Krahó survive on their traditional lands, protecting their culture and ancient ways.
Brasilia and Chapada Dos Veadeiros
26:46
Brasilia, Brazil sits on a plateau home to cliffs, waterfalls, indigenous folk, and pioneers.
Puerto Rico: The Colony and its Emergence
26:46
Puerto Rico is a U.S. colony in the tropical Caribbean with its distinct history and culture.
Turquoise in the Southwest
26:46
For millennia turquoise has been the choice for indigenous Southwestern jewelers, and others.
African and Indigenous Heritage in Oaxaca’s Coast
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In coastal Oaxaca runaway slaves joined indigenous folk in their communities and culture.
Popolocas and Their Heritage in Mexico
26:46
Popolocas of southern Mexico preceded their Aztec conquerors in their rich desert environment.
Copán, Honduras: Chronicles Of The Maya Kings
26:46
2000 years ago, kings of the ancient Mayas at Copán, Honduras, carved their history in rock.
Summer Mardi Gras: Caribbean Carnival in Toronto
26:46
Toronto explodes as summer Carnival festivities begin, safe from the wintry blasts.
Arizona Volcanoes
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Arizona's landscape is the product of millions of years of volcanic explosions.
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