Obsidian Cliff episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 14, 2025 · 22 MIN

Obsidian Cliff

from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner

Obsidian Cliff in Yellowstone Park is the largest deposit of obsidian in North America. Native Americans have used this for thousands of years for scrapers, spears and arrow heads. More than two dozen tribes would peacefully gather obsidian in this war free zone. Pieces of this obsidian has been found as far as the East coast and central America. Knapping, the process of making arrow heads is still used today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Obsidian Cliff in Yellowstone Park is the largest deposit of obsidian in North America. Native Americans have used this for thousands of years for scrapers, spears and arrow heads. More than two dozen tribes would peacefully gather obsidian in this war free zone. Pieces of this obsidian has been found as far as the East coast and central America. Knapping, the process of making arrow heads is still used today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

Obsidian Cliff

0:00 22:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Dr. History's Tales of the Old West?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this Dr. History's Tales of the Old West episode published?

This episode was published on January 14, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Obsidian Cliff in Yellowstone Park is the largest deposit of obsidian in North America. Native Americans have used this for thousands of years for scrapers, spears and arrow heads. More than two dozen tribes would peacefully gather obsidian in this...

Can I download this Dr. History's Tales of the Old West episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!