Cahokia: North America's Forgotten Trade Metropolis | Painted Passages
Uncover the hidden history of North America's first great city in our latest "Painted Passages" episode!
Journey back to 1050 CE and discover Cahokia, a bustling metropolis that thrived centuries before Columbus set sail. Learn how this pre-Columbian powerhouse:
Built monumental earthworks, including the largest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas
Established vast trade networks spanning from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast
Became a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and goods
Mysteriously declined by 1350 CE, leaving behind only echoes of its former glory
From copper to shells, obsidian to new technologies, explore how trade shaped this remarkable civilization. Cahokia challenges everything we thought we knew about pre-Columbian North America.
Part of our "Painted Passages" series, this video brings Cahokia's story to life through stunning visuals inspired by Mississippian art.
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