Diana Greenlee: Uncovering the Story of Poverty Point

More than 3,000 years ago, a Native American community in what is now Northeast Louisiana built monumental earthworks - such as mounds, ridges, and a vast plaza - at Poverty Point, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For nearly two decades, Dr. Diana Greenlee, station archaeologist at Poverty Point, has worked to uncover what life was like for the people who lived there so many years ago."Every time I do some work there I think, this is the first time in over 3,000 years that somebody has touched this. That's a pretty cool feeling."Hear Diana talk about:How the massive earthworks at Poverty Point were constructedEvidence of art, craftsmanship, and daily life at the siteWhat we know about the mounds and ridges built by the people who lived thereHow modern tools like ground-penetrating radar reveal insights without excavationThe moment she discovered a previously undocumented moundMentioned in this episode:Read more about Dr. Diana GreenleePoverty Point World Heritage SiteUNESCO World Heritage listing for Poverty PointUniversity of Louisiana at MonroeSupport this show:Follow in your favorite podcast appLeave a rating and reviewShare on social media and tag @rainemediacoMentioned in this episode:Help Others Discover the ShowEnjoying Tell Me What It’s Like? Leaving a rating and review in your podcast app helps more listeners discover the show. Thanks for supporting thoughtful conversations and perspective-driven storytelling.