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THE ANCIENT AMERICA VIDEO SERIES

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MORE THAN BOWS AND ARROWS
Winner of 11 major film awards, it has become one of the most popular films about Native Americans ever produced. Bows documents the contributions of American Indians to the development of the United States and Canada: from net fishing off cliffs over a Northwest river to prehistoric mounds that rival the pyramids of Egypt; from early mines and medicine men to the ancient Hohokam irrigation canal system in Arizona. Narrated by Dr. N. Scott Momaday, the first Native American to win a Pulitzer Prize. (1 hour)
 

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ANCIENT AMERICA: THE SOUTHWEST
Explore the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. Journey back in time to the prehistoric metropolis of Chaco Canyon with its vast network of roads and intriguing astronomical observatories. Marvel at the art, artifacts, and extensive ruins left behind by the Anasazi, Hohokam, and other fascinating peoples who once inhabited the Southwest. This film reveals never-before-filmed ruins and new discoveries which are changing our perceptions of these advanced, mysterious cultures. Stunning, award winning photography and special effects help recreate the ancient Southwest. (1 hour)
 

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ANCIENT AMERICA: THE NORTHWEST
Explore the origins of the totem pole and the complex designs of Northwest Coast art. Learn about Indian legends that may be among the oldest known histories on earth: like the story of Mt. Mazama’s eruption 7,000 years ago. Discover the startling presence of Ming Dynasty porcelains unearthed in prehistoric Indian village sites. This film is a detailed overview of the surprising wealth and sophistication of Pacific Northwest Indian societies.
(1 hour)
 

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ANCIENT AMERICA: THE EASTERN WOODLANDS
Learn about Poverty Point which, over 3,000 years ago, became the first planned city in what is now the United States. Investigate mysterious Effigy Mounds and the ancient structure called Woodhenge, similar to England’s Stonehenge, which was used to predict celestial events. Uncover artifacts, ancient cities and incredible 100 foot-high earthen pyramids such as Monk’s Mound which took laborers 300 years to build and was a centerpiece of Mississippian society. (1 hour)
 

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ANCIENT AMERICA: NOMADS OF THE WEST
Journey to the top of the Bighorn Range and to the ancient Medicine Wheel, once used as a ceremonial site and astronomical observatory. Discover how the Indians, like early sea explorers, used the stars to navigate the vast plains. Among the most inventive of all Native Americans, Plains Indians used smoke signals to send messages over great distances and created sign language to conduct inter-tribal trade. Travel back to when western deserts were underwater and Indians hunted using duck decoys.
(1 hour)
 

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COMPLETE SET OF FIVE ANCIENT AMERICA VIDEOS