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Judi Lynn

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Wed Nov 8, 2017, 09:49 PM Nov 2017

New TV Series 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas before Columbus [View all]



Posted By Toyacoyah Brown November 2nd, 2017

VICTORIA, Oct. 26, 2017 /CNW/ – The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) will present the world premiere of the docu-drama series 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus starting November 8th on APTN East and HD at 7:00 p.m. ET, APTN West at 7:00 p.m. MT and APTN North at 7:00 p.m. CT. The series is also slated to air on ZDFE (Germany) and SBS (Australia).

Based on Charles C. Mann's best selling book, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the eight hour miniseries, produced by Animiki See Digital Production of Winnipeg and Aarrow Productions of Victoria, takes its audience on a journey dating as far back as 20,000 years ago through to 1491. The series focuses on the origins and history of ancient civilizations and groundbreaking achievements in North and South America in the areas of agriculture, astronomy, architecture, environment, governance, medicine, technology, science, trade and art.

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http://www.powwows.com/new-tv-series-1491-untold-story-americas-columbus/
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Thanks for the news. mia Nov 2017 #1
Great book DBoon Nov 2017 #2
I agree about the book. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #3
is there a US broadcast? d_r Nov 2017 #4
If there isn't.... SergeStorms Nov 2017 #8
I just put the book on hold at my library. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #5
Oooooo!!! BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #6
I highly recommend the book and Glaisne Nov 2017 #7
I agree. I have all 3 pangaia Nov 2017 #13
Cool... 2naSalit Nov 2017 #9
K & R SunSeeker Nov 2017 #10
Will have to recommend this to sagesnow Nov 2017 #11
I hope they post it on Youtube. There is a similar documentary posted now that is quite good: SunSeeker Nov 2017 #12
I loved the book. It confirmed some things I had long suspected. Glorfindel Nov 2017 #14
Thanks to those who recommended the book. Judi Lynn Nov 2017 #15
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