Upper Ohio Valley Archeology - Host Mark Eddy

Prehistoric specialists DR. JONATHAN LOTHROP,LISA DUGAS and JOHN BOILEGH will be discussing their extensive archaeological work in the often overlooked Upper Ohio Valley.   What has their work revealed about the Valley's prehistoric occupants?  What makes this area unique when contrasted with more well know sites in the region?  We will also get into what it takes to assemble an excellent field and lab crews and writing of the site reports.  What are some of the new trends when writing today's archaeology books?  We will be examining the cultural importance of river mollusk shells. We will delve into curating artifacts.  How is modern technology giving us more insights about these advanced prehistoric peoples? The guests love to bring history to the audiences.  The audience will get a comprehensive view of being a modern archaeologist.

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