Native America

Nature to Nations

10/30/2018 | 53m 31s | WETA Passport

Explore the rise of great American nations, from monarchies to democracies. Investigate lost cities in Mexico, a temple in Peru, a potlatch ceremony in the Pacific Northwest and a tapestry of shell beads in upstate New York whose story inspired our own democracy.

Aired: 10/30/18 | Expires: 10/22/28 | Rating: TV-PG

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