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America's Stone Age Explorers: Who were the first Americans, and where did they come from?
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End of the Big Beasts
End of the Big Beasts Who or what snuffed out the mammoths and other megafauna 13,000 years ago?

The Fenn Cache
The Fenn Cache Ten exquisite Clovis stone tools reveal the artistry and skill of America's early flintknappers.

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Before Clovis
Before Clovis There wasn't supposed to be anyone in the Americas before the Clovis people, but ostensibly earlier sites keep turning up.

Stone Age Toolkit
Stone Age Toolkit Would you know what to use an ancient stone tool for if you unearthed one? Try your hand here.

Making a Stone Age Weapon
Making a Stone Age Weapon Learn how America's Stone Age explorers made the weapon that was essential to their survival.


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