Talley’s Folly, premiering in 1979, stands as Wilson’s most lauded theatrical gem. In a manner reminiscent of The Mound Builders, it explores the unveiling of past secrets. Yet within Talley’s Folly, the promise of love dances within reach, trust among individuals is a comforting embrace, and the ambiance is as sweet as a summer's day.

The 1978 production, Fifth of July, unfolds in a sprawling estate near a shimmering lake nestled in the heartland of the Midwest. Here, a close-knit circle of family and friends gather. At its core is Ken, a Vietnam War veteran scarred by conflict, who grapples with the decision to sell their ancestral home. Torn between financial gain and familial bonds, he must navigate these waters to discover a path leading to true contentment.

In Michael Ondaatje’s 2000 novel, Anil’s Ghost, we plunge into the world of an anthropologist and an archaeologist as they delicately examine human remnants unearthed in Sri Lanka. Their investigation reveals a chilling suspicion: the bones aren't relics of the distant past but are instead those of political prisoners, their suffering a dark whisper of government complicity.

Visit the website The Mississippian Moundbuilders and Their Artifacts at http://www.mississippian-artifacts.com to explore a rich tapestry of meticulously documented photographs. The artifacts showcased echo the discoveries of August Howe and his dedicated team, offering a visual journey into history.

Published in 1999, Cahokia: The Great Native American Metropolis by Biloine Whiting Young and archaeologist Melvin L. Fowler, presents a comprehensive portrait of Cahokia. This ancient Mississippian city in Illinois bears striking resemblance to the archaeological site examined in The Mound Builders, unlocking secrets of a bygone era.

Kathleen King’s 1995 novel, Cricket Sings: A Novel of Pre-Columbian Cahokia, invites readers into the life of a young woman as she navigates familial bonds and life in the vibrant community of Cahokia, enriching our understanding of this ancient world through her story.