So You Want to be an Archaeologist?
Clip: Season 1 | 2m 49s
Find out why it takes a lot more than a passion for studying the past to become an archaeologist.
Aired: 06/30/09
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Clip: Season 1 | 2m 49s
Find out why it takes a lot more than a passion for studying the past to become an archaeologist.
Aired: 06/30/09
Rating: NR
So You Want to be an Archaeologist?
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Archaeologist Lauren O’Shea demonstrates how ancient bone can be broken down into DNA.
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Adrien Hannus describes Folsom people's hunting strategy and the innovation of the Atlatl.
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Anasazi Heritage Center & The Dolores Archaeological Project
Tracy Murphy discusses the Dolores Archaeological Project and the Anasazi Heritage Center.
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