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201243 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(50 ratings)• TMDB

America Unearthed

201243 minPGdocumentary

5.7/ 10(50 ratings)• TMDB

Forensic geologist Scott Wolter investigates artifacts and relics to reveal a history of North America that is often overlooked in traditional education.

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Forensic geologist Scott Wolter investigates artifacts and relics to reveal a history of North America that is often overlooked in traditional education.

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Claude Miller

Claude Millerdirector

Clément Van Den Bergh

Clément Van Den Berghcast

Lokman Nalcakancast

François Roy

François Roycast

Yves Verhoeven

Yves Verhoevencast

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Forensic geologist Scott Wolter explores mysteries, artifacts and relics to reveal a history of the North American continent not taught in school.

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