Historical Diversions

Historical Diversions Episode 02: Cahokia and the Mississippians; Part 2


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Cahokia is the largest North American city you’ve never heard of. And its builders, the Mississippians, who were they anyway?


In Part 2, your host discusses Cahokia’s magnificent woodhenges, the extensive stockade, and the fascinating, yet grisly, Mound 72. In addition, the causes of Cahokia’s fall from grace, 20th century archeology, and what Cahokia’s legacy is today is explored!

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