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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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Tue, 10/28 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ancient Desert Death Trap

A team of archaeologists researches the "desert kites," the stone megastructures across northern Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan. (60 minutes)

Tue, 10/28 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Ancient Desert Death Trap

A team of archaeologists researches the "desert kites," the stone megastructures across northern Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan. (60 minutes)

Wed, 10/29 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Ancient Desert Death Trap

A team of archaeologists researches the "desert kites," the stone megastructures across northern Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan. (60 minutes)

Wed, 10/29 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Thu, 10/30 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)

Sun, 11/2 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Superfloods

Exploring why dangerous floods are on the rise in the U.S. and what can be done to protect more lives when they strike. (60 minutes)