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Discovery Atlas: Indian Caste System

The Indian caste system places people in a hierarchy of social order. See how the different castes were designated to only perform certain jobs with Discovery Channel's series "Discovery Atlas: India Revealed."


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Varanasi: City of Light

Varanasi: City of Light (25:00)

This full-length program explores Varanasi, Hinduism's holiest city, from its location on the Ganges River to its death rituals.

Discovery Atlas: Slums of Mumbai

Discovery Atlas: Slums of Mumbai (1:39)

Mumbai is a large, overpopulated city in India. See the most densely populated slum on earth on Discovery Channel's "Discovery Atlas: India Revealed" series.

Sketches of the World: Burma

Sketches of the World: Burma (3:13)

Burmaís abundant Buddhist temples, many of which depict various representations of the Buddha, became more and more ornate over time.

Bridging Gaps: Myanmar

Bridging Gaps: Myanmar (3:24)

Burma is the traditional name of a country in southeastern Asia whose official name is Union of Myanmar.

Burma: Triumph of the Spirit

Burma: Triumph of the Spirit (25:00)

Burma (Myanmar) is a devout Buddhist nation struggling to find its way in today's post-industrial world. This program explores the spiritual life of Burma through its historical religious sites.

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Coastlines and Seas: Indonesia's Volcanic Islands

Coastlines and Seas: Indonesia's Volcanic Islands (4:54)

The volcanic islands of Indonesia mark a line between two geological plates. There is a constant threat of eruption, but many creatures have adapted to this harsh environment.

Coastlines and Seas: Breathing Oxygen in a Salty World

Coastlines and Seas: Breathing Oxygen in a Salty World (3:56)

Mangroves have adapted to live in the salty water. Their roots have the ability to filter out salt and take in oxygen at low tide.

Coastlines and Seas: Borneo's Proboscis Monkeys

Coastlines and Seas: Borneo's Proboscis Monkeys (1:37)

The proboscis monkey of Borneo depends on the mangrove forest. Their biggest danger is the crocodile in the waters below.

Coastlines and Seas: Asian Coastal Climates

Coastlines and Seas: Asian Coastal Climates (3:37)

The climates of the Asian coasts are diverse. Mangrove forests help control sediment.

South Asia: Himalayan Mountains

South Asia: Himalayan Mountains (1:48)

The subcontinent of South Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by the Himalayan Mountains. The waters of the Indus-Ganges River flow from the melting snow of the Himalayas.

South Asia: Agriculture

South Asia: Agriculture (6:38)

Agriculture varies in the wet and dry regions of South Asia.

South Asia: Weather Patterns of Asia

South Asia: Weather Patterns of Asia (4:55)

In summer, the temperatures in India are hot and humid until the monsoon season. People escape the heat by moving to cooler mountain areas.

South Asia: Countries and Major Geographical Regions

South Asia: Countries and Major Geographical Regions (3:49)

The mountain rim, Indus-Ganges Plain, and the Deccan Plateau make up the three major geographic regions in South Asia. The rivers of the Indus-Ganges Plain flow from the melting snow of the Himalayas.

South Asia: Geography of Asia

South Asia: Geography of Asia (2:01)

The South Asian region is filled with river valleys, fertile plains, tropical forests, mountain ranges and deserts. The collision between the Eurasian and Indian Plates caused the formation of the Himalayan Mountains.

Laos: Modernizing Laos

Laos: Modernizing Laos (2:05)

While Laos takes pride in its past, glorifying landmarks like the tomb of French Indonesian explorer Henri Mouhot, many believe that it needs to modernize in order to compete and remain relevant in the global economy.