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Knowledge Keepers

Season 53 Episode 10

For millennia, Indigenous communities in North America have practiced a unique form of science. From navigating the featureless Arctic to building energy-efficient homes in the desert, see how cultural traditions have led to remarkable innovations.

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Tuesday Nov 10, 6:00 PM PST on PBS SoCal WORLD
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