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FILM: Into the Deep: America, Whaling, & The World, a Ric Burns film for PBS
November 5, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
For two centuries, American whale oil lit the world -- illuminating and powering the start of the industrial revolution and laying the groundwork for a truly global economy. This two-hour film tell s the riveting and extraordinary story of the American whaling industry, from its origins off the coast of New England, through the great golden age of deep-ocean whaling, to the industry's spectacular demise.
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