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Time Team America

Ancient Technology

Clip: Season 1 | 2m 24s

Indigenous Archaeologist Marky Weahkee is an expert at reproducing ancient technology. From flintknapping and weaving yucca cordage to knowing the benefits of native plants, Mary has a wealth of knowledge about the past people, which helps give her context on an archaeological site. She teaches this knowledge to others in order to show them how resourceful the people of the past could be.

Aired: 07/03/13

Rating: NR

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Time Team America

Large Pit House

Get a glimpse inside the largest known pit house on the Dillard site 1400 years ago.

Clip: S1 | 27s

Large Pit House

Clip: S1 | 27s

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Time Team America

Zooarchaeology

With a name like Dr. Otter, it’s no wonder this Zooarchaeologist loves fish bones.

Clip: S1 | 2m 36s

Zooarchaeology

Clip: S1 | 2m 36s

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Time Team America

Atlatl Mechanics

Learn how ancient technology called an Atlatl gave Paleoindians a better shot at survival.

Clip: S1 | 1m 31s

Atlatl Mechanics

Clip: S1 | 1m 31s

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Time Team America

Soil Analysis

When it comes to soil analysis, Dr. John Wah loves getting his hands dirty.

Clip: S1 | 3m 41s

Soil Analysis

Clip: S1 | 3m 41s

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Time Team America

Ground-Penetrating Radar

Bryan Haley uses ground penetrating radar to reveal features underground without digging.

Clip: S1 | 3m 2s

Ground-Penetrating Radar

Clip: S1 | 3m 2s

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Time Team America

Archaeomagnetic Dating

Dr. Blinman explains how archaeomagnetic dating can help archaeologists date their site.

Clip: S1 | 2m 58s

Archaeomagnetic Dating

Clip: S1 | 2m 58s

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Time Team America

Bones to DNA

Archaeologist Lauren O’Shea demonstrates how ancient bone can be broken down into DNA.

Clip: S1 | 1m 16s

Bones to DNA

Clip: S1 | 1m 16s

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Time Team America

Folsom Hunters & the Atlatl

Adrien Hannus describes Folsom people's hunting strategy and the innovation of the Atlatl.

Clip: S1 | 2m 33s

Folsom Hunters & the Atlatl

Clip: S1 | 2m 33s

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Time Team America

Scientific Illustration

Kathleen Rolland is a scientific illustrator.

Clip: S1 | 2m 22s

Scientific Illustration

Clip: S1 | 2m 22s

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Time Team America

Flintknapping

Ian Thompson demonstrates flintknapping and explains why it's an indigenous art form.

Clip: S1 | 2m 22s

Flintknapping

Clip: S1 | 2m 22s

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Time Team America

Anasazi Heritage Center & The Dolores Archaeological Project

Tracy Murphy discusses the Dolores Archaeological Project and the Anasazi Heritage Center.

Clip: S1 | 2m 53s

Anasazi Heritage Center & The Dolores Archaeological Project

Clip: S1 | 2m 53s

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Time Team America

Dendrochronology

Dr. Ron Towner explains the principles behind dendrochronology.

Clip: S1 | 2m 1s

Dendrochronology

Clip: S1 | 2m 1s

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Time Team America

Fort James, South Dakota

Time Team rides to the rescue of a Wild West stone fort.

S1 Ep5 | 54m 13s

Fort James, South Dakota

S1 Ep5 | 54m 13s

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