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1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus
This 8 part series tells us about indigenous peoples of the Americas before the Spanish explorer Columbus arrived. Each episode shows us via re-enactments about a particular subject. We learn about their art, architecture, archaeology, Science and Technology etc.
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Episode 1
Origins
We are introduced to indigenous creation stories; discoveries by archaeologists, geneticists, linguists and anthropologists about the arrival of various indigenous people that are believed to arrive via the land bridge from what is now Russia and Alaska and also via boat and sailing down the N. American coast, settling in many areas and then developing differing languages, cultures and customs.
Awards
- 2019 - Canadian Screen Award - Best History Documentary Program or Series - nominated
- 2018 - Leo - Best Documentary Series - winner
- 2018 - Leo - Best Screenwriting in a Documentary Program or Series - winner
