Series synopsis
Native America is an American documentary television series that premiered on PBS on August 24, 2019. It stars Yan Garcia and Robbie Robertson.
Explore the world created by America’s First Peoples. This four part series reaches back 15,000 years to reveal massive cities aligned to the stars, unique systems of science and spirituality, and 100 million people connected by social networks spanning two continents.
Premise
Explore the world created by America’s First Peoples. This four part series reaches back 15,000 years to reveal massive cities aligned to the stars, unique systems of science and spirituality, and 100 million people connected by social networks spanning two continents.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yan Garcia as Self - Sacred Storyteller (Nahuatl)
- Robbie Robertson as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | August 24, 2019 | August 31, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 4 | October 24, 2023 | November 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Caves to Cosmos Combine ancient wisdom and modern science to answer a 15,000-year-old question: who were America’s First Peoples? The answer hides in Amazonian cave paintings, Mexican burial chambers, New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon and waves off California’s coast. |
August 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Nature to Nations Explore the rise of great American nations, from monarchies to democracies. Investigate lost cities in Mexico, a temple in Peru, a potlatch ceremony in the Pacific Northwest and a tapestry of shell beads in upstate New York whose story inspired our own democracy. |
August 24, 2019 |
| 3 |
Cities of the Sky Discover the cosmological secrets behind America’s ancient cities. Scientists explore some of the world’s largest pyramids and 3D-scan a lost city of monumental mounds on the Mississippi River; native elders reveal ancient powers of the sky. |
August 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Worlds Native innovators lead a revolution in music, building, and space exploration. Native traditions are transforming life on Earth and other worlds. |
October 24, 2023 |
| 2 |
Warrior Spirit Across Native America, warrior traditions support incredible athletes and connect people to combat, games, and glory. Celebrate and honor the men and women who live and breathe this legacy today. |
October 31, 2023 |
| 3 |
Women Rule Native women are leading, innovating, and inspiring in the arts, politics, and protecting the planet. Native America explores the diverse ways they carry forward deep traditions. |
November 7, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 24, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 14, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |