From the Woods to the Farm: Transformations in the Central Plains - Ep 16 40664

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, we examine the shift from the Late Plains Woodland Period to the emergence of the Early Plains Village tradition in the Central Plains. We explore the changes in settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and social organization that accompanied this transition, from increased maize agriculture to the development of more permanent villages. What drove these transformations, and how did they set the foundation for later Central Plains societies? us as we unpack the archaeological evidence and discuss what this pivotal period reveals about the resilience and adaptability of Plains communities. Links: The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021) Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998) Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio : Instagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologist Email: [email protected] s Motion 4zy49