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1491, the untold story of the Americas before Columbus. Episode 6, Science and technology

1491, the untold story of the Americas before Columbus. Episode 6, Science and technology

DVD 2018

A docu-drama mini-series that brings to life the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. Episode 6 -- The ingenuity, skill and talent of Indigenous people is found in the earliest use of the number "0", the mapping of planets and stars, the development of multi-year calendars and the invention of writing systems."

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America History
Ethnographic films
Indigenous peoples North America
Indigenous peoples South America
Science
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Western Hemisphere History
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Description:
1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
video file
DVD video
Target Audience Note:
CHVR: Not Rated
Other Title:
Science and technology [DVD]
The untold story of the Americas before Columbus
1491, the untold story of the Americas before Columbus (Television program)
Notes:
The series is based on the book "1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus" by Charles C. Mann
Director of photography, Bob Aschmann ; composer, Russell Wallace ; editors, Michael Clark, Tyler F. Gamsby
Narrator for the series is Dr. Evan Adams
DVD
Closed-captioned
Control Number:
2375233
Other Authors:
1491 Productions Inc
Aarrow Productions
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
Adams, Evan
Animiki See Digital Productions
Hager, Barbara
McIntyre Educational Media
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