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In the America's with David Yetman
Peru: A Train to the Clouds
Host Dave Yetman hops on a train in Peru going from Lima to Huancayo.
Dolores Hidalgo: Mexican Independence
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.
Dolores Hidalgo: Mexican Independence
Season 1 Episode 109 | 26m 46s | CC
On September 16 each year, Mexicans from all parts of the Republic flock to the small city of Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato to commemorate the “Grito,” the call for independence from Spain. The popular but unconventional priest Miguel Hidalgo issued the call in 1810 from the steps of the town’s stately church. We are offered a special tour by one of Father Hidalgo’s descendants.
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