The giant stone heads of Easter Island inspired theories for centuries; research reveals intriguing evidence of the origins and inspirations of the ancient Rapanui people who created the iconic monoliths. (120 minutes)
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Sun, 12/21 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)
Sun, 12/21 at 3:25 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (90 minutes)
Tue, 12/23 at 6:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (90 minutes)
Tue, 12/23 at 11:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (90 minutes)
Wed, 12/24 at 7:30 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (90 minutes)
Wed, 12/24 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
The perplexing behaviors of cats have often raised the question of whether humans ever really domesticated felines. (59 minutes)
Wed, 12/24 at 7:59 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
A look at dog domestication, how scientists test wolf intelligence and decode canine DNA, and what science says about a dog's love for humans. (56 minutes)