Set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the Mississippian Culture Day will include activities and storytelling by a Native American actor and teacher. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the event is ...

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There are 40 charcoal drawings inside Dunbar Cave, about 200 yards from the entrance. Their meanings remain a mystery as the Mississippian culture dates back about 1,000 to 500 years ago.

The Earth Lodge, dated to 1015 AD, was built by the Mississippian culture and later restored from archaeological evidence and is part of Ocmulgee National Monument. Ocmulgee National Monument ...

Embark on a 20-minute journey through Illinois' rich and diverse history. From the ancient Mississippian culture at Cahokia to the pivotal role in the Civil War and the rise of Chicago as a cultural ...

Cahokia's importance can't be overstated when talking about Mississippian culture, said Pauketat. "Cahokia is the big city, so things happen there first," Pauketat said.

Can new scientific research help unravel the mystery of Cahokia's disappearance? In its prime, Cahokia was a prosperous city with a population similar to London’s. But this sprawling Native ...