Tales from the Jungle(2007)
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Documentary series about famous anthropologists.
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3 episodes • 2007
Season 1
3 episodes • 2007
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Castaneda | Jan 15, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Margaret Mead and the Samoans | Jan 21, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Malinowski and the Trobriand Islanders | Feb 27, 2007 | 0.0 |
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