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New Perspective on Wisconsin’s Monumental Earthworks

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Amy Rosebrough, archaeologist at the Wisconsin Historical Society, focuses on light detection and ranging (LiDAR) images that offer a different view of the ancient effigy and ceremonial geographic mounds in Wisconsin.

Aired: 06/04/19

Rating: TV-G

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Origins of Life, Artificial Life and Astrobiology

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How the Battle for Woman Suffrage Was Won

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What's up with All These Storms and Floods?

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