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Corn is King

A look at traditional Native American crops and agricultural practices and their impact on the world today.
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Clip Season 1 Episode 2 Length 02:40 Premiere: 10/30/18

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Season 1 Episodes

New World Rising
S1 E4 Length 53:30 Premiere Date 11/13/18

Cities of the Sky
S1 E3 Length 53:30 Premiere Date 11/13/18

Nature to Nations
S1 E2 Length 53:30 Premiere Date 10/30/18

From Caves to Cosmos
S1 E1 Length 53:30 Premiere Date 10/23/18

Episode 2 Preview | Nature to Nations
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Extended Interview: Beau Dick on the Family of Mankind
Clip Length 02:10 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Extended Interview: Jim Enote on Lessons from Farming
Clip Length 01:57 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Extended Interview: Leigh Kuwanwisiwma on Corn as Teacher
Clip Length 02:30 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Extended Interview: G. Peter Jemison on the Longhouse
Clip Length 04:41 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Traditional Wampum Belts
Clip Length 02:47 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Totem Poles
Clip Length 02:24 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Corn is King
Clip Length 02:40 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Clan Mother
Clip Length 01:56 Premiere Date 10/30/18

Season 1 Official Trailer
Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 10/23/18

Season 1 Inside Look | Making Native America
Clip Length 02:00 Premiere Date 10/23/18

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New Worlds - S2 E1

Native innovators lead a revolution in music, building, and space exploration. From the surface of Mars to the New York City hip hop scene to the Pine Ridge Reservation, Native traditions are transforming life on Earth and other worlds.

  • Tuesday October 20, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 20, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2

Warrior Spirit - S2 E2

Across Native America, warrior traditions support incredible athletes and connect people to combat, games and glory.

  • Tuesday October 20, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 20, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET2

Women Rule - S2 E3

Explore the diverse ways that Native women carry forward deep traditions to better their communities, lands and the world.

  • Sunday October 25, 2026 8:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 25, 2026 7:00 pm CT on KET2
  • Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 27, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2

Language Is Life - S2 E4

Explore Native languages and learn about the people who save them, from secret recordings to Star Wars films dubbed in Navajo.

  • Sunday October 25, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 25, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2
  • Tuesday October 27, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 27, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET2
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Warrior Spirit - S2 E2

  • Sunday October 18, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 18, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2

New Worlds - S2 E1

  • Sunday October 18, 2026 8:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 18, 2026 7:00 pm CT on KET2

New World Rising - S1 E4

  • Tuesday October 13, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET2
  • Sunday October 11, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 11, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2

Cities of the Sky - S1 E3

  • Tuesday October 13, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
  • Sunday October 11, 2026 8:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 11, 2026 7:00 pm CT on KET2

Nature to Nations - S1 E2

  • Tuesday October 6, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET2
  • Sunday October 4, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 4, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2

From Caves to Cosmos - S1 E1

  • Tuesday October 6, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Tuesday October 6, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
  • Sunday October 4, 2026 8:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Sunday October 4, 2026 7:00 pm CT on KET2
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