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Discovering the World

Explore the world from the highest peaks of Africa to the skyscrapers of New York City. Each documentary draws an accurate portrait of each country, city, and island, far from postcard clichés and tourist attractions. Educational as well as informative, Discovering the World was filmed in HD and contains high quality aerial cinematography. Viewers will enjoy learning about the everyday life, history, geography, culture, and economy of each country.

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Pierre Brouwers
Narrator
Leslie Clack
Narrator
Paul Barrett
Narrator

Season 4 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Las Vegas - The Mirage Out West

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

A century ago, Las Vegas didn't even exist. Today, in the middle of the Mojave Desert lies the world's largest city of entertainment. What is behind this ocean of dollars, white chapels for newlyweds, and the giant hotel-casinos?

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