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The Lacandones Of Chiapas: Guardians Of The Ancient Mayas

A century ago, Mexico's southeasternmost state, Chiapas, was covered mostly with tropical rainforest in the lowlands and coniferous forests in the highlands. Within those forests lie some of the world's most intriguing and best-preserved archaeological sites, home to the Lacandon Maya. Alongside archaeologists, they have become intimately familiar with the millenia-old works of their ancestors.
Season 12 Episode 1202 Length 26:46 Premiere: 07/01/26

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The Lacandones of Chiapas: Guardians of the Ancient Mayas - S12 E2

In the forests of Chiapas, archaeologists are uncovering the millennia-old works of the Lacandones.

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Brazilian Agriculture: From Industrial Megafarms to Intimate Minifarms - S12 E3

Local farmers resist the onslaught of megafarms through traditional agricultural practices.

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Oaxaca's extraordinary diversity is evident in both its Pacific waters and its local communities.

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The Cascade Mountains of Washington: Gifts of the Valcanoes - S12 E5

The Cascade Range, born from volcanoes, reveals a stunning variety of landscapes and towns.

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Ketchikan and Alaska's Panhandle Forests and Sea - S12 E1

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