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The Desert Speaks
Ancient Andean Civilizations
Season 14
Episode 1402
La Paz, Bolivia, is one of the highest cities in the world. The surrounding countryside holds the remains of the Tiahuanacos, whose accomplishments were a source of inspiration to the Incas. Take a side trip down the “Most Dangerous Road in the World” that snakes its way along the Andes. Then, it’s off to Lake Titicaca and to the mysterious Temple of the Sun – said to be the origin of the Incas.
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Journey through the valley of the Rio Sonora.
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The final episode in the Galapagos Islands features some of the “newer” islands.
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Continue your journey through the Galapagos Island.
Journey to the Galapagos Islands to discover native wildlife.
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Renowned architect Bob Vint examines the unifying characteristics of plazas.
Host David Yetman hops into a motorcycle sidecar to explore Wyoming’s Red Desert
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Travel through the desert with the inventor of goat packing, John Mionczynski.
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Learn how Tohono O’Odham tribal members are passing down traditions.
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Take a trip down the Green River in Utah and to Dinosaur National Monument.
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Explore Andean Condors and learn their ritualistic significance to native people.
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Examine pre-Incan ruins before venturing to the skies for a view of the Nazca lines.