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Machu Picchu Video The ruins of Machu Picchu—in the jungles of Peru—used to be hard to get to. But today, tourists go there by the thousands. Welcome to the National Geographic video player.Video Sections

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- Aboriginal Rock Art - Ancient Aboriginal people made paintings on rock walls in Australia. Take a look and see what story they were trying to tell.
- Angkor - See the splendor of the largest religious complex on Earth, the intricate temples of Cambodia's Angkor, where Hindu and Buddhist legends come to life.
- Canadian Rain Forest - A battle between loggers and environmentalists has ended in an agreement that will save millions of acres of temperate rain forest.
- China Desert - Development in northern China is turning millions of acres of farmland into desert.
- Cuba - Cuba is a kaleidoscope of activity, imagery, smells, and sounds. Experience this unique island nation.
- Donkey Bookmobile Is a Hit - April 14, 2009—On weekends a Colombian schoolteacher straps book bags to a donkey he calls a "biblioburro" and travels into the countryside to lend books to eager young readers.
- Indian Railways - How do you get around in a country of over a billion people? Take the train! For better or worse, it's a fascinating journey.
- Iran - Experience a side of Iran that you probably didn't know about.
- Jeju Island Divers - The female divers of South Korea's Jeju Island have provided food and money for their families for centuries.
- Machu Picchu - The ruins of Machu Picchu—in the jungles of Peru—used to be hard to get to. But today, tourists go there by the thousands.
- Mesopotamia - Ancient Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering. See a video history of this remarkable civilization.
- Mount Fuji - Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest mountain. Watch as thousands of people climb to the mountain's highest point.
- New View on Stonehenge Burials - May 29, 2008—Radiocarbon dating of human remains indicates that the mysterious stone monument was used as a cemetery longer than previously thought.
- Rome's Ancient Neighborhood - People who live in Rome's Trastevere neighborhood consider themselves "true Romans." Learn how they are adjusting to the modern world.
- Sierra Madre - Mexico's Copper Canyon is one of the most beautiful sites in nature. Learn what the Mexican government and others are doing to protect this place.
- Spain - At one time, Spain was the most powerful nation in the world. Experience the history of this amazing European country.
- Thames River - The Thames River, which runs through London, England, is one of the most famous urban rivers in the world.
- Tombs of Ancient Egypt - Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death. They built huge tombs (some of which still stand today) and mummified their dead.
- Turkish Germany - Turks who live in Germany try and maintain their culture and traditions as best they can.
- Vietnam - Get a glimpse of Vietnam's beautiful Ha Long Bay.
- Winning GeoBee Questions - May 21, 2008—Host Alex Trebek asks the last three questions of the final round in the 2008 National Geographic Bee held in Washington, D.C.
- Wodaabe - For the nomadic Wodaabe people, life means always being on the move. But for one week each year, they stop to dance and strut their stuff.
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