Ancient Life on the Great Plains

The Great Plains are well-known for their indigenous traditions but also have a rich history that spans over ten thousand years. Contrary to what some people think, the plains were not a backwater but a rich and flourishing area with a diverse array of cultures that drew in outside influence and people and interacted with their neighbors. Join us as we explore the pre-columbian history of the Great Plains. A big thanks to my patrons for selecting this episode topic! Chapters: Introduction: 0:00 Paleoindians on the Plains: 5:42 Archaic Plains Period: 14:43 Plains Woodland: 24:14 Plains Village Period: 32:58 Conclusion: 50:22 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientamericas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientAmericas ​ Sources and Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oqJ7TMCOuGtk-NTIq9WnqS0oumZ76LTbsEoD4jsnhIA/edit?usp=sharing Mentioned Videos: Food That Time Forgot: Pemmican, The Ultimate Survival Food: https://youtu.be/AYDuOKI8maQ?si=2ACN83gb64F-xvME The Crow Creek Massacre Archaeological Site: https://youtu.be/W1wMos2Pu_w?si=zW5YkGnoq6pQvP0u The Terrifying Collapse of the Plains American Indians: https://youtu.be/2qxvePKBjP4?si=-1D4AABT3aJ2u97n They Were Just in the Way | Indian Removal: https://youtu.be/A5P6vJs1jmY?si=EEvPP3xv5f0UHxSd