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Clan Mother
1:56
The history and mythology of Clan Mothers and continued female leadership.
Extended Interview: Ian Thompson on Ancient Earthen Mounds
3:35
The Choctaw scholar reflects on the ancient tradition of earthen mounds and mound culture.
Extended Interview: Religion at Teotihuacan
2:38
Harvard professor of Religion David Carrasco speaks on religion and Teotihuacan.
Inca Huacas
2:32
The historical and contemporary spiritual importance of Incan Huacas.
Extended Interview: Ian Thompson on the Trail of Tears
4:28
The Choctaw scholar reflects on the bitter chapter of history known as the Trail of Tears.
Cahokia’s Celestial Calendar (Woodhenge)
2:13
An archaeology team work to uncover remains of a celestial calendar at Cahokia.
Lidar Mapping
2:23
Cahokia researchers uses new LiDAR technology to map the layout of this ancient city.
Mound 72
2:29
Archaeologists investigate Cahokian human sacrifice.
The Governor’s Palace
3:07
Why this magnificent structure is built at an angle to the rest of the city.
Zuni Maps
2:21
Jim Enote uses ancient petroglyphs and contemporary art to recreate Zuni maps.
The Best Time to Paddle
1:29
The Chumash continue canoe paddling traditions to connect to their ancestors.
Extended Interview: Diana Magaloni on the Power of Pigments
2:52
Illuminating the extraordinary measures Aztec artists took to record their culture.
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