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Archaeologist Dr Jago Cooper travels along the 1,400 mile coastline of Northwest America to explore how local tribes understanding of their environment allowed them to develop a resilient culture.
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Episode 1
Jago sees how a complex society developed without agriculture. The answer lies in the extraordinary way in which the people understood and mastered their environment, which in turn is reflected in their identity and social structures. He reveals the hidden significance in totem poles, canoes and intricate textiles, arguing that the peoples of the Northwest Coast achieved the highest levels of cultural achievement.





