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Cahokia’s Celestial Calendar (Woodhenge)

Clip: 11/06/2018 | 2m 13s

Archaeologist Timothy Pauketet and his team work to uncover remains of a celestial calendar at Cahokia.

Aired: 11/06/18

Rating: NR

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