Discovery Atlas (2006–2008)
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Discovery Atlas is a documentary television series on the Discovery Channel and Discovery HD Theater which focuses on the cultural, sociological, and natural aspects of various countries by exploring their different peoples, traditions, and lands. The documentary follows the lives and individual struggles of locals, while taking in-depth looks at the countries' history and culture.
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- 01China RevealedIn one of the few times in its 5,000-year history, the oldest, most populous nation on earth has opened its doors to the rest of the world. Coupling insightful storytelling with spectacular and groundbreaking photographic techniques, Discovery Atlas: China Revealed brings to life the fascinating and complex contemporary life of this extraordinary country. This is their country, through their eyes.
- 02Brazil RevealedBrazil is an exhilarating country of contradictions and possibilities. Where else do paupers become princes at the world's biggest party? Discovery Atlas: Brazil Revealed showcases one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth, exploring the stories of its people. Spontaneous, enthusiastic and high-spirited, Brazilians of all backgrounds tend to live for the here and now. From a government worker who dreams of performing the samba at Carnaval, to a young man whose life is capoeira, to a river trader whose livelihood depends on the Amazon, and a maid determined to win the biggest amateur soccer tournament in the world, meet some of the individuals who personify the energy and intensity of this tropical South American paradise. This is their country, through their eyes.
- 03Australia RevealedAustralia is one of the youngest nations on earth, but it is also home to one of its oldest indigenous populations. The country is a captivating mix of desolation and riches, from the harsh life of the outback to the welcoming, fertile lands of its coastline. Australians are survivors, deeply rooted to the land that offers them so much and so little. Discovery Atlas: Australia Revealed tells the stories of its spirited people, including Aboriginal performers who trace their ancestry back to the land, a lifesaver who can't imagine an existence without the ocean, and a jillaroo who could never be fenced in. This is their country, through their eyes.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01Season's bestChina RevealedSeptember 5, 2006In one of the few times in its 5,000-year history, the oldest, most populous nation on earth has opened its doors to the rest of the world.
- S01E02Italy RevealedOctober 8, 2006Italy is a place of spectacular contrasts: a land stretching from the snowcapped peaks of the Alps to the sunbaked beaches of Sicily. It is
- S01E03Brazil RevealedOctober 15, 2006Brazil is an exhilarating country of contradictions and possibilities. Where else do paupers become princes at the world's biggest party? Di
- S01E04Australia RevealedOctober 21, 2006Australia is one of the youngest nations on earth, but it is also home to one of its oldest indigenous populations. The country is a captiva
Season02
- S02E01Mexico RevealedJune 5, 2008—Mexico is a country sustained by ritual and tradition. Mexico Revealed follows La Quebradra cliff divers, a masked wrestler named Hombre sin
- S02E02South Africa RevealedNovember 11, 2007—South Africa Revealed explores the lives of several individuals and how they contribute in their own way to the new South Africa after years
- S02E03India Revealed—India Revealed shows life in the land of the Gods. India has the world’s second fastest growing major economy and a sixth of the world’s pop
- S02E04France Revealed—This episode spotlights the radical new ways in which France is changing the world. From sports like free running and urban climbing, to une
- S02E05Japan RevealedMay 8, 2008Japan Revealed focuses on the unique balance in Japan between the seasons and life, and keeping old traditions alive in a modern world. The
- S02E06Egypt RevealedNovember 23, 2008—This episode follows the lives of six individuals throughout Egypt. Stories include a 17-year old bread delivery boy in Cairo, a Bedouin her
- S02E07Russia RevealedNovember 30, 2008—This episode focuses on how the people of the new Russia are once again embracing their past following the fall of the Soviet Union. We foll
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