Illuminating the ever-changing nature of the Earth’s aquatic arteries, this six-part series guides viewers through cultures and countries shaped by magnificent rivers. A half-dozen of the world’s most iconic bodies of water are explored: the Amazon, the Ganges, the Mississippi, the Nile, the Rhine, and the Yangtze. Each episode highlights the age-old benefits and bounty of a particular watercourse; the challenges it presents to human life; and the human activities that have affected its path, strength, and biodiversity. 6-part series, 51-52 minutes each.
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