Join archaeologist and anthropologist David Ian Howe at the Warren Mammoth Site in Wyoming for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to excavate a 13,500-year-old Ice Age giant.
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David shares the full story of how a rancher stumbled across mammoth bones while digging a well, how archaeologists determined its age, and the meticulous excavation process that followed. From mapping artifacts with total stations, screening for stone tools, and pedestaling fragile bones, to the camaraderie of field crews and the ever-present camp dogs, this video captures the science, sweat, and wonder of unearthing a mammoth.
Whether you’re fascinated by Ice Age archaeology, Clovis culture, mammoth discoveries, or the daily life of archaeologists, this is a rare, first-hand look at how professionals uncover and preserve the deep past.
Transcripts
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