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What Happened to America’s First Megacity?

Can new scientific research help unravel the mystery of Cahokia's disappearance?

11/22/2024

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Overview

What Happened to America’s First Megacity?

Season 2 Episode 6 | 12m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

Can new scientific research help unravel the mystery of Cahokia's disappearance?

In its prime, Cahokia was a prosperous city with a population similar to London’s. But this sprawling Native American metropolis from the Mississippian culture vanished long before Europeans arrived in North America. What happened? Now, cutting-edge scientific research offers a glimmer of hope in unraveling the mystery of Cahokia's disappearance.

11/22/2024

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Overview

What Happened to America’s First Megacity?

Season 2 Episode 6 | 12m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

In its prime, Cahokia was a prosperous city with a population similar to London’s. But this sprawling Native American metropolis from the Mississippian culture vanished long before Europeans arrived in North America. What happened? Now, cutting-edge scientific research offers a glimmer of hope in unraveling the mystery of Cahokia's disappearance.

11/22/2024

FromDigital Studios

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