Inca Origins
About the Episode
The Qorikancha is closely associated with the Inca origin story. Located at the center of Inca Cuzco, Peru, it is the primary temple of the sun god Inti. As the story goes, Inti gives his children a golden staff and instructs them to find a place where the staff will sink into the ground. There, they build a temple and city.
Aired:
08/14/18
| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 31s
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Extras
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Extended Interview: Ian Thompson on the Trail of Tears
The Choctaw scholar reflects on the bitter chapter of history known as the Trail of Tears.4:28 -
Cahokia’s Celestial Calendar (Woodhenge)
An archaeology team work to uncover remains of a celestial calendar at Cahokia.2:13 -
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Lidar Mapping
Cahokia researchers uses new LiDAR technology to map the layout of this ancient city.2:23 -
The Governor’s Palace
Why this magnificent structure is built at an angle to the rest of the city.3:07 -
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Extended Interview: Beau Dick on the Family of Mankind
Beau Dick, the late great Kwakwaka’wakw chief and artist reflects on the power of family.2:10 -
Extended Interview: Leigh Kuwanwisiwma on Corn as Teacher
Hopi elder Leigh Kuwanwisiwma has learned many life lessons from corn.2:30 -
Extended Interview: Jim Enote on Lessons from Farming
Zuni elder Jim Enote reflects on lessons learned from farming.1:57 -
Extended Interview: G. Peter Jemison on the Longhouse
The Seneca faithkeeper on how the longhouse was constructed and what it meant.4:41
