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A modern-day Indiana Jones, host Richard Wiese takes viewers around the world in search of adventure, wildlife, and cultures untouched by modern civilization. Whether traveling to India to spend a day in the life of elephants, or exploring the wilds of Canada, Richard seeks the answers to questions that have been asked throughout history.

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Richard explores one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
Richard dives into the turquoise waters of the Cayman Islands to explore the world below.
Richard Wiese travels to North Carolina; a region where bears and red wolves collide.
Richard meets famous songwriters and musicians in America’s “Music City”.
Richard Wiese travels to Qatar, an land where the desert meets the sea.
Host Richard Wiese travels to the land of Lewis and Clark to explore North Dakota.
Get a taste of Southern hospitality with Richard as he explores the charm of Charleston.
Richard explores the wilds of Alberta, Canada, and encounters black bears along the way.
Richard travels to the mystical land of India to discover its unique traditions.
Richard visits some of Canada’s most popular destinations.
Join Richard Wiese as he explores Qatar and it’s various hidden gems.
Experience a taste of the Wild West as Richard explores the culture of South Dakota.
Richard Wiese journeys to the magnificent coastline of Maine to explore its hardy culture.
Richard meets Marcella Leone, founder of the LEO Zoological Conservation Center.
Richard travels to South Africa and discovers the charm of Capetown’s penguins.
Richard explores Alberta, Canada to experience a thriving cowboy culture.
Richard Wiese examines glaciers with researchers to determine the health of local waters.
Richard travels to Canada in search of a new breed of dinosaur, the Pachyrhinosaurus.
Richard uncovers hidden treasure in the Big Apple: fossils.
Richard journeys West to learn about the Lakota Nation, celebrated through art and dance.
Join Richard as he heads to Arizona to explore the Grand Canyon and its culture.
Richard seeks to unravel the mysteries of this island paradise.
Join Richard as he journeys across North America in search of bears.
Richard travels from Europe to Asia to discover why birds of a feather flock together.
Richard travels to Indonesia to learn about its culture through dance.
Join Richard as he journeys around the world to learn about the horse.