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Sri Lanka: Land of Wonder

Season 2 Episode 213 | 26m 46s

Explore one of the oldest civilizations in the world in Sri Lanka, off the coast of India. Host Richard Wiese discovers the ancient cities and palaces of Anuradhapura which date back to the third century B.C. Journey into the jungles of Minneriya National Park where Richard meets up with Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and more.

Aired: 10/26/21
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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