Ancient Voices, Modern World
Season 1
National Geographic ventures into the rain forest with Wade Davis for an up-close look at the Barasana river people, a group believed to be descendents of the legendary "lost" Amazonians. Davis embarks on a symbolic journey that will honor the group's ancestors and witnesses the rituals that demonstrate respect for this tropical landscape.
Where to Watch Ancient Voices, Modern World • Season 1
4 Episodes
- AustraliaE2
AustraliaNational Geographic joins Wade Davis on a journey deep into the Australian outback to document the disappearing cultures of Australia's Aborigines, thought to be one of the oldest groups of peoples on earth. After losing clan members to disease, war, and famine–as well as battling enforced relocations–small Aboriginal clans must fight to keep traditions alive for the next generation. - AmazonE3
AmazonNational Geographic ventures into the rain forest with Wade Davis for an up-close look at the Barasana River people, a group believed to be descendents of the legendary "lost" Amazonians. Davis embarks on a symbolic journey that will honour the group's ancestors and witnesses the rituals that demonstrate respect for this tropical landscape. - ColombiaE4
ColombiaAcclaimed anthropologist and explorer Wade Davis makes a remarkable journey into the heart of war-torn Colombia to visit one of the indigenous groups that call themselves the Elder Brothers. These extraordinary people claim to be the last descendants of a once-great civilization, the Tairona, and to speak with their voice.