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National Geographic Specials Season 1979 Episodes

  • 1965-2011
  • 2011 Seasons
  • CBS
  • Documentary
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For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.

Season 1979 Episode Guide

Season 1979

4 Episodes 1979 - 1979

Episode 1

Gold!

Sun, Jan 7, 1979

Shows how gold is mined and how it affects our lives.

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Episode 2

Hong Kong: A Family Portrait

Sun, Jan 28, 1979

In Hong Kong, a boat family has made their home on the waters for more than 100 years, suspended between modernization and ancient Chinese customs.

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Episode 3

Last Stand in Eden

Sun, Mar 4, 1979

Shows how drought, poachers, and conflict have forced the elephants of east Africa to migrate.

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Episode 4

The Tigris Expedition: In Search of Our Beginnings

Sun, Apr 1, 1979

Follows explorer Thor Heyerdahl's crew as they sail their reed boat over routes believed to have been followed by Sumerian traders 5000 years ago.

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