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Humanity's Last Exam

August 1, 2025: Alexa, will the real Dalai Lama please stand up?

This month in history: August, 2022.

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The Carnival Is Over

An indigenous Quichua carnival ended twenty years ago. Now, the carnival is over for us.

Featured Documentary: Ancient and Modern Mayan Peoples

A thousand years after their decline, the ancient Mayans are still shrouded in mystery. Enter their ancient world to uncover its secrets. Learn how their religious beliefs were formed from advanced science and observing the heavens long before Europeans arrived. Decipher their ancient writing — far more advanced than ours. Experience the daily life of their modern descendants and learn how their fate may become our own fate. Click or tap the image below to watch it on our YouTube channel in full HD (1920x1080p) at 60 fps. Notes for teachers are also available.

Ancient and Modern Mayan Peoples documentary

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Halong Bay, Vietnam
Cruising Halong Bay

This Vietnamese mythical wonder of the world will leave you speechless.

Panama's Ngabe-Bugle comarca
Panama's Ngäbe-Bugle comarca

Daily life in Panama's Ngäbe-Bugle indigenous reservation.

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The Three Chocolatiers

Making chocolate is an example of the indigenous knowledge of the Bribri people of Costa Rica.

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