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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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Human: Into the Americas

Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land. (60 minutes)

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Human: Into the Americas

Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land. (60 minutes)

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Human: Into the Americas

Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land. (60 minutes)

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Human: Into the Americas

Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land. (60 minutes)

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Human: Into the Americas

Ancient humans' journey into an icy and perilous new land. (60 minutes)

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Human: Building Empires

How two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever. (60 minutes)

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Human: Building Empires

How two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever. (60 minutes)