America From The Ground Up

America from the Ground Up was filmed on location at archaeological and historical sites throughout the U.S. and Canada. Join us in the search for clues to America's hidden history: from exploring the ruins of America's lost civilizations, to the settlement of the North American continent in the 19th Century.

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Created By	Monty Dobson
Status	Ended
Original Name	America From The Ground Up
First Air Date	September 15, 2014
Last Air Date	May 22, 2018
Seasons	2
Episodes	12
Episode Runtime	27min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Stratigraphic Productions WCMU Public Media
Networks	PBS

S02E01

The Ancestors

Join Monty as he sets out to explore the ways that America’s Native peoples used and altered the landscape. From the earliest mound builders in Louisiana and Texas to the massive Pueblo towns and cities of New Mexico and Arizona, Monty digs into the archaeological story of The Ancestors.

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