Illicit Trade

An exploration of the oldest mummies in the world, which come from Chile and Peru. The Chinchorro culture began mummifying its deceased with clay, manganese, and vegetable fibres.

The city of Caldera live off artisanal fishing for decades, until the arrival of industrial ships changes history forever.

An exploration of Chile, which is home to many mysterious meteorites that are sought after by various groups.

Poachers target vicuña for their fine wool, which can only be shorn every three years and is very expensive. The animals are killed despite the fact that it's unnecessary for sheering.

A galleon is found off the shores of Maule, still filled with treasure after being lost for hundreds of years.

Alerce trees are being cut down by the thousands, but it will take 1500 years for the forests to fully recover.