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In the America's with David Yetman

Columbia: Cartagena and a Hidden Palenque

Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

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Columbia: Cartagena and a Hidden Palenque

Season 5 Episode 508 | 26m 46s | CC

Colombia's Caribbean coast was once a source of wealth of the Caribbean. The city of Cartagena was the most important city in the entire region. Now a home to monuments a half millennium old, the city and coast are home to a wide variety of cultures, including a Palenque, or village founded by escaped slaves. They continue to practice a self-sufficient way of life.

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