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Extremities

Why and how people live in earth's most isolated and extreme settlements. Season 2 starts in late September 2019.A Wendover Productions podcast: http://WendoverProductions.com

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St Helena's Decisive Decade

St Helena's Decisive Decade

On January 1st, 2020, St Helena enters what will potentially be the most important and consequential decade in its histo... Read more

1 Jan 2020

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Cruise Ship Day

Cruise Ship Day

Suddenly, 800 tourists arrive on the tiny island of St Helena. Extremities is made possible by Curiosity Stream.  Sign u... Read more

26 Dec 2019

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