Ancient Builders of the Amazon
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Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with prehistoric populations numbering in the millions.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 5003

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Wed, Nov 13 9:00 P.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Nov 14 1:00 A.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 15 2:00 P.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Nov 16 1:00 P.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NH Explore (11.2)
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Sun, Nov 17 3:05 A.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Nov 17 9:00 P.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NH Explore (11.2)
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Tue, Nov 19 7:00 P.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Nov 20 12:00 A.M. Building Stuff: Boost It!     NH World (11.3)
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Sat, Nov 23 1:00 P.M. Building Stuff: Reach It!     NH Explore (11.2)
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