Scientific American Frontiers Season 1, Ep. 8 "The Secret Canyon"

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The best kept secret of American archeology is now revealed - an entire canyon of perfectly preserved 1,000-year-old remains. Who were these people - and where did they come from?
  • Starring: Alan Alda
  • Directed by: John Angier
  • Runtime: 28 minutes
  • Original air date: March 30, 2005
  • Network: The Chedd-Angier Production Company
 
  
 
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  March 30, 2005
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Episode 8, "The Secret Canyon"
Synopsis: The best kept secret of American archeology is now revealed - an entire canyon of perfectly preserved 1,000-year-old remains. Who were these people - and where did they come from?
Original air date: March 30, 2005
Runtime: 28 minutes
ASIN: B000HJ38M6
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,473 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
Scientific American Frontiers Season 1
Synopsis: A TV version of Scientific American magazine hosted by Alan Alda. This show presents viewers with explorations and developments from the cutting edge of science.
Starring: Alan Alda
Creator: John Angier, Graham Chedd
Season year: 2005
Network: The Chedd-Angier Production Company
ASIN: B000H0SVZO
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