Exploring Ancient Cultures

Dive into the world of the early Mississippian societies that flourished along the mighty Mississippi River from approximately A.D. 600 to 1100. What fascinating tales have we uncovered about these cultures, and what mysteries still elude us?

Local Development Dilemmas

Delve into the simmering tensions between land developers and the champions of preservation in your community. What grand visions are the developers pursuing, and what cherished landscapes are the protestors eager to safeguard? Which side do you find yourself aligned with, and what fuels your stance?

Balancing Act: Career and Family

Conduct an interview with a woman from your area who juggles the demands of both a bustling career and motherhood. What hurdles did she encounter while managing work and family life during her children's early years, and how have these challenges evolved as her professional journey and her children have matured?

The Hetch Hetchy and Blue Shoals Dams

Investigate the Hetch Hetchy Dam in California, constructed in 1913. How do the debates surrounding its construction resonate in the narrative of the Blue Shoals Dam depicted in The Mound Builders?

Cochise: A Symbolic Figure

Uncover the life of Apache chief Cochise. How does he serve as a fitting metaphor for the themes Dan seeks to convey in his expansive monologue about the Mound Builders? In what ways does Dan show reverence or lack thereof?