Lying between wind-ravaged Cape Horn and Antarctica, South Georgia Island is an icy oasis with an abundance of wildlife. Stunningly beautiful and rugged, this island sanctuary protects thousands of sea birds and marine mammals. Art returns to his favorite place on earth to explore its emerald bays and fjords and visit colonies of king penguins, wandering albatross and elephant seals. Explore this episode »
Australia’s Northern Territory is an immense, untamed wilderness as brutal as it is beautiful. For the Aboriginal people, it’s the place of the “Dreamtime”, where land and story meet. In episode two, Art Wolfe captures images of rock art, intricately painted over thousands of years ago, discovers canyons carved by wind and water and witnesses an ancient aboriginal dance as he chronicles the connection between the region’s first people and the natural world. Explore this episode »
It is spring on the Antarctic Peninsula and the frozen wilderness is a veritable nursery for penguins, shore birds and seal pups. In episode four, Art Wolfe crosses the infamous Drake Passage – the treacherous body of water south of Cape Horn – to explore the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic coast in search of wildlife and landscapes emblematic of this pristine and unforgiving land. Explore this episode »
New Zealand’s extreme beauty is central to its identity. Here, indigenous Maori people see themselves as guardians of the land. In episode seven, Art Wolfe captures portraits of contemporary Maori artists who wear their stories on their faces in the form of sacred tattoos, and convey their sense of stewardship through their art. Then he heads off to the wild South Island to explore the natural history of this pristine and beautifully preserved island nation. Explore this episode »
