What Will Come From the Political Protests in Chile?

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What Will Come From the Political Protests in Chile?

Chilean/American political science student Darien Ellis details his personal experiences living in Chile during these volatile political protests. We discuss background information on the political and social history of Chile, as well as, the demands of the protesters and the response from the government.

Communal Organization, Social Hierarchy, and Gender Roles in Cahokia (The Largest Native American Settlement North of Mexico) with Dr. Julie Zimmerman

Following a brief two week hiatus, we are back! In this episode, we discuss the communal organization, social hierarchy, and gender roles of the Cahokian civilization which was the largest native settlement north of Mexico. Our guest is Dr. Julie Zimmerman professor of archaeology and anthropology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.