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Every culture has its rituals and codes of living. We delve into the bizarre or confronting practices of cultures around the world. What drives someone to insert stainless steel fishing hooks into another person's back so they can hang from the ceiling by their flesh? How is the practice of thrusting hands into gloves filled with stinging giant bullet ants and enduring the pain over and over acceptable within a culture? In some societies around the world, practices like these reflect deeply held traditional beliefs or deliberate lifestyle choices. But to others outside the culture, they may seem grotesque, dangerous or.. Taboo. We take you beyond your comfort zone and across cultural borders to explore rituals and customs that are acceptable in some cultures but forbidden, illegal or reviled in others. Crossing the boundary between modern practices and ancient beliefs, this series showcases a mosaic of human lifestyles and values. Each episode will examine one issue from a variety of perspectives, often venturing into rarely seen societies. We journey to six continents and 19 countries, featuring 25 indigenous cultures. Hear from some of the world's most renowned and respected anthropologists and sociologists, who examine a diverse range of cultures. Explore rites of passage, unique lifestyle choices, body modification, gender decisions, nudity and spiritual quests that test the limits of the human body.
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Complete Schedule for Taboo
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Wed, Jun 19
09:00PM
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Wed, Jun 19
09:30PM
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Wed, Jun 19
11:00PM
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Thu, Jun 20
12:00AM
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Thu, Jun 20
02:00AM
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Thu, Jun 20
11:00PM
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Fri, Jun 21
12:00AM
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Fri, Jun 21
02:00AM
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Fri, Jun 21
11:00PM
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Sat, Jun 22
12:00AM
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Sat, Jun 22
02:00AM
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Sat, Jun 22
02:00PM
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Sat, Jun 22
11:00PM
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Sun, Jun 23
12:00AM
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Sun, Jun 23
02:00AM
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Sun, Jun 23
02:00PM
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Sun, Jun 23
11:00PM
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Mon, Jun 24
12:00AM
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Mon, Jun 24
02:00AM
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Mon, Jun 24
11:00PM
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Tue, Jun 25
12:00AM
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Tue, Jun 25
02:00AM
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Tue, Jun 25
11:00PM
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Wed, Jun 26
12:00AM
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Wed, Jun 26
02:00AM
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Wed, Jun 26
09:00PM
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Wed, Jun 26
11:00PM
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Thu, Jun 27
12:00AM
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Thu, Jun 27
02:00AM
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Thu, Jun 27
11:00PM
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Fri, Jun 28
12:00AM
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Fri, Jun 28
02:00AM
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Fri, Jun 28
11:00PM
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Sat, Jun 29
12:00AM
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Sat, Jun 29
02:00AM
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Sat, Jun 29
02:00PM
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Sat, Jun 29
11:00PM
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Sun, Jun 30
12:00AM
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Sun, Jun 30
02:00AM
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Sun, Jun 30
02:00PM
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Sun, Jun 30
11:00PM
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