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Inca Huacas
2:32
The historical and contemporary spiritual importance of Incan Huacas.
Cahokia’s Celestial Calendar (Woodhenge)
2:13
An archaeology team work to uncover remains of a celestial calendar at Cahokia.
The Governor’s Palace
3:07
Why this magnificent structure is built at an angle to the rest of the city.
Mound 72
2:29
Archaeologists investigate Cahokian human sacrifice.
Extended Interview: Beau Dick on the Family of Mankind
2:10
Beau Dick, the late great Kwakwaka’wakw chief and artist reflects on the power of family.
Extended Interview: Leigh Kuwanwisiwma on Corn as Teacher
2:30
Hopi elder Leigh Kuwanwisiwma has learned many life lessons from corn.
Totem Poles
2:24
Alan Hunt and Beau Dick share the real story of totem poles.
Aztec Resistance
2:06
Resistance begun by Aztec builders continues through today.
Maya Blue
1:08
How the Aztecs used color to represent the aftermath of colonialism.
Extended Interview: Ian Thompson on Ancient Earthen Mounds
3:35
The Choctaw scholar reflects on the ancient tradition of earthen mounds and mound culture.
Lidar Mapping
2:23
Cahokia researchers uses new LiDAR technology to map the layout of this ancient city.
Traditional Wampum Belts
2:47
Marcus Hendricks continues the tradition of making Wampum beads by hand.
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