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 ...

Visit this otherworldly tourist attraction across the river from St. Louis, Missouri - it's an impressive site of prehistoric ...

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.

A Native American culture that existed over 1000 years ago, the Mississippian civilization populated the Mississippi River Valley, extending from what is now the Midwestern, Eastern, and ...

Angel Mounds, located along the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana, was an important center of the Mississippian culture between about AD 1000 and 1450. This ancient American Indian town sprawled ...

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 ...

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.

Stay up late with us as we explore the art and culture of the Mississippian peoples. Enjoy artist demonstrations, art making, performances, films, and talks about the exhibition Spirit Lodge ...

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 ...