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Native American prehistory—Southeast  — Research Starter

Native American prehistory in the Southeast encompasses a rich tapestry of cultures and developments spanning from approximately 9500 B.C.E. to 1600 C.E. This period is characterized by five distinct…

Native American prehistory—Plateau  — Research Starter

Native American prehistory in the Plateau region encompasses the cultural and subsistence practices of Indigenous peoples situated between the Cascade Mountains and the northern Rockies. This arid…

Native American prehistory—Plains  — Research Starter

Native American prehistory in the Great Plains encompasses a vast timeline beginning around 9500-9000 B.C.E. with nomadic Paleo-Indian groups who hunted large mammals, including mammoths and bison,…

Native American prehistory—Northwest Coast  — Research Starter

Native American prehistory along the Northwest Coast of North America encompasses a rich cultural history that spans from Yakutat Bay in Alaska to Cape Mendocino in California. This region features a…

Native American prehistory—Northeast  — Research Starter

Native American prehistory in the Northeast Woodlands is characterized by the rich cultural heritage of various Indigenous groups, primarily those speaking Algonquian and Iroquoian languages. Evidence…

Kalispel  — Research Starter

Kalispel, also known as the Pend d'Oreilles, are a Native American group situated in the Columbia River basin, primarily in northern Idaho and western Montana. They are recognized as part of the…

Kalapuya  — Research Starter

The Kalapuya, also known as Calapooya, were a group of approximately thirteen autonomous tribes situated in the Northwest Coast cultural area of what is now Oregon. These tribes were characterized by…

Kachinas  — Research Starter

Kachinas are significant spiritual entities found in Puebloan cultures of the Southwestern United States, particularly among the Hopi and Zuni tribes. The term "kachina" encompasses three meanings: a…

Julián Martínez  — Research Starter

Julián Martínez was a prominent figure in the early 20th-century pottery scene, hailing from San Ildefonso Pueblo. He played a vital role in the excavation efforts at Tyuonyi and Frijoles Canyon,…