Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Drought is the "silent killer" of civilizations. From the migrations of early humans out of Africa 75,000 years ago to the collapse of the Aztec and Toltec empires, the lack of water has dictated the rise and fall of history. In this documentary, we explore the terrifying science of the "New Abnormal"—a world where mega-droughts could soon last 40 years.

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