North America Paleolithic Prehistory Periods and Cultures Archaeology

North America Paleolithic Prehistory Periods and Cultures Archaeology

North America

The term Paleoindian is most frequently applied to early projectile point "cultures" of North America (e.g. Clovis, Folsom, Cody, etc.).

- A collection of articles concerning Paleoindians and other archaeological related subjects. Folsom articles represent the major portion of this collection.
- Offers an overview of developments during the Paleoindian period in Canada. Features photographs of projectile points.
- An illustrated overview from the Southeast Archaeological Center.
- A review of hypotheses and evidence relating to the origins of the First Americans by James Q. Jacobs.
- Essay with teaching resources on the Pleistocene extinctions, by Prof. Shepard Krech of Brown University.
- A brief overview of the peopling of the Americas, includes a reference bibliography.
- J.M. Adovasio and D.R. Pedler question the validity of early dates for the Monte Verde site.
- In-depth coverage of the discovery of a 9,200-year-old skeleton in eastern Washington state and the ensuing controversy involving scientists, Native Americans, and the government, as covered by a local newspaper.
- David Hurst Thomas and others discuss the Kennewick Man controversy on a Science Friday radio program.
- A brief description of the earliest cultural horizon in North America.

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