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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2203: The Chankillo Observatory

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 28, 2022 · Episode: 2203 The Chankillo Observatory, first in the Western Hemisphere. Today, we learn the time of the year.

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Tribes: Trump’s Monument Order Disrespects Native People; Begin Filing Lawsuits

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Posted on December 5, 2017 · Environmental and conservation groups and a coalition of tribes began filing lawsuits Monday

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