Science: Archaeology: Periods and Cultures: Prehistory: Paleolithic: North America

A collection of articles concerning Paleoindians and other archaeological related subjects. Folsom articles represent the major portion of this collection.

In-depth coverage of the discovery of a 9,200-year-old skeleton in eastern Washington state and the ensuing controversy involving scientists, Native Americans, and the government, as covered by a local newspaper.

An illustrated overview from the Southeast Archaeological Center.

A brief description of the earliest cultural horizon in North America.

Offers an overview of developments during the Paleoindian period in Canada. Features photographs of projectile points.

A brief overview of the peopling of the Americas, includes a reference bibliography.

David Hurst Thomas and others discuss the Kennewick Man controversy on a Science Friday radio program.

A review of hypotheses and evidence relating to the origins of the First Americans by James Q. Jacobs.

Essay with teaching resources on the Pleistocene extinctions, by Prof. Shepard Krech of Brown University.