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In the America's with David Yetman

In the Shadow of the Volcanoes: Chile's Melting Pot

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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In the Shadow of the Volcanoes: Chile's Melting Pot

Season 2 Episode 202 | 26m 46s | CC

Southern Chile is a land of forests, rivers, lakes, and volcanoes. It is also home to Native American and immigrant communities. We visit Mapuche Indians and German and Italian immigrant communities and the vast landscapes they inhabit.

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