Ancient Mesoamerica had one of the most incredible calendars ever devised. Discover how they created and used this calendar to track their history and the cosmos.
Ancient Mesoamerica had one of the most incredible calendars ever devised. Discover how they created and used this calendar to track their history and the cosmos.
2020x2 The Norte Chico and the Peruvian Preceramic Episode overview
Air date
Apr 16, 2020
How did simple fishermen and farmers on the Peruvian coast create the foundation for all later Andean culture? Find out as we discuss the Norte Chico civilization and how they influenced later civilizations to come.
How did simple fishermen and farmers on the Peruvian coast create the foundation for all later Andean culture? Find out as we discuss the Norte Chico civilization and how they influenced later civilizations to come.
The Olmec were the first great civilization of Mesoamerica. Despite being late comers, they bloomed with incredible speed and left an enduring legacy across all of Central America.
The Olmec were the first great civilization of Mesoamerica. Despite being late comers, they bloomed with incredible speed and left an enduring legacy across all of Central America.
Why did Maya writing remain undecipherable for so long and how was it finally cracked? Find out how this long enigmatic script was finally deciphered and how centuries of recorded Maya history were unlocked.
Why did Maya writing remain undecipherable for so long and how was it finally cracked? Find out how this long enigmatic script was finally deciphered and how centuries of recorded Maya history were unlocked.
Poverty Point is the earliest city in North America the largest for centuries. What made such an impressive city possible at a time with no equal. Find out how and why Poverty Point was the anomaly of North America's Archaic period.
Poverty Point is the earliest city in North America the largest for centuries. What made such an impressive city possible at a time with no equal. Find out how and why Poverty Point was the anomaly of North America's Archaic period.
2020x6 Chavin De Huantar and the Religious Revolution Episode overview
Air date
Sep 15, 2020
Chavin de Huantar dominated the Early Horizon period of Andean history. But why did one small highland city exert such a tremendous influence over the northern Peruvian coast?
Chavin de Huantar dominated the Early Horizon period of Andean history. But why did one small highland city exert such a tremendous influence over the northern Peruvian coast?
2020x7 Maize: The Engine of American Civilization Episode overview
Air date
Oct 15, 2020
Maize is one of humanity's most incredible achievements and it allowed Ancient American culture to blossom and thrive. Discover the fascinating story of this plant and how it transformed the Americas.
Maize is one of humanity's most incredible achievements and it allowed Ancient American culture to blossom and thrive. Discover the fascinating story of this plant and how it transformed the Americas.
2020x8Season finale Finding America: The Arrival of the First Americans (OLD VIDEO) Episode overview
Air date
Nov 20, 2020
Who were the first Americans and how did they arrive in the Americas? The settlement of the Americas is one of the most studied and enigmatic topics in Ancient American history and not .. show full overview
Who were the first Americans and how did they arrive in the Americas? The settlement of the Americas is one of the most studied and enigmatic topics in Ancient American history and not without controversy. Find out why this simple question is so puzzling to so many scientists and archaeologists.
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