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Extended Interview: Ian Thompson on Ancient Earthen Mounds

The Choctaw scholar reflects on the ancient tradition of earthen mounds and mound culture.

Aired 11/06/2018 | Rating NR

Native America

Extended Interview: Ian Thompson on Ancient Earthen Mounds

Clip: 11/6/2018 | 3m 35sVideo has Closed Captions

The Choctaw scholar reflects on the ancient tradition of earthen mounds and mound culture.

Choctaw scholar Ian Thompson reflects on the ancient American tradition of earthen mounds and mound cultures. They are an underrepresented major feature of people who have lived in the Americas for over ten-thousand years.

Aired 11/06/2018 | Rating NR

Funding is provided by Partnership with Native Americans.

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