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America: The Land We Live In

Take a modern-day adventure to rediscover America’s hidden treasures and forgotten national wonders and rich history through the lens of a 19th-century travelogue called Picturesque America. Follow the clues in the epic tales to uncover the “then and now” of each 150-year-old location, while also discovering the culture, history, and beauty in each place.

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America: The Land We Live In

Season 1 Episode 1 | 63m 23s | CC

Take a modern-day adventure to rediscover America’s hidden treasures and forgotten national wonders and rich history through the lens of a 19th-century travelogue called Picturesque America. Follow the clues in the epic tales to uncover the “then and now” of each 150-year-old location, while also discovering the culture, history, and beauty in each place.

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