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Easter Islands Origins

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. (60 minutes)

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Sun, 11/8 at 3:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: The Mating Game

How the rise of sexual reproduction fuels diversity, pushing life to specialize and shaping everything from tiny single-celled organisms to towering ostriches. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/8 at 5:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: The Mating Game

How the rise of sexual reproduction fuels diversity, pushing life to specialize and shaping everything from tiny single-celled organisms to towering ostriches. (60 minutes)

Tue, 11/10 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Evolution: The Mating Game

How the rise of sexual reproduction fuels diversity, pushing life to specialize and shaping everything from tiny single-celled organisms to towering ostriches. (60 minutes)

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Evolution: The Mating Game

How the rise of sexual reproduction fuels diversity, pushing life to specialize and shaping everything from tiny single-celled organisms to towering ostriches. (60 minutes)

Wed, 11/11 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Evolution: The Mating Game

How the rise of sexual reproduction fuels diversity, pushing life to specialize and shaping everything from tiny single-celled organisms to towering ostriches. (60 minutes)

Wed, 11/11 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: On the Run

An evolutionary ride from early aquatic ancestors to highly-optimized runners like the horse, whose story is linked to our own. (60 minutes)

Thu, 11/12 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Evolution: On the Run

An evolutionary ride from early aquatic ancestors to highly-optimized runners like the horse, whose story is linked to our own. (60 minutes)

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Knowledge Keepers

How cultural traditions have led to remarkable innovations, from navigating the featureless Arctic to building energy-efficient homes in the desert. (60 minutes)