Echoes of the Mississippi: Hernando de Soto’s Path into Mississippi
Imagine Hernando de Soto rolling down the Natchez Trace Parkway in a pickup truck, sunglasses on, GPS locked on “Mississippi River,” and a cooler of
Imagine Hernando de Soto rolling down the Natchez Trace Parkway in a pickup truck, sunglasses on, GPS locked on “Mississippi River,” and a cooler of
Whenever I first think of Hernando de Soto, I equate him with the fashion of the 16th century. The comically large pantaloon pants, the stockings,
So, What is Labor Day? The usual inflection accompanying the phrase “Oh, it’s Monday” is generally not a happy one. The first Monday of September
In 1537, the land now known as Mississippi was a lush, verdant expanse, inhabited by a rich tapestry of indigenous cultures. This region was home
Emerald Mound is a site I’ve been fortunate to visit many times. My father, Justin Hogue, has a deep appreciation for the natural world and
The Bynum Mounds The Bynum archaeological site, MCS-16, is a significant archaeological area located on a 15-acre tract in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Purchased by the
The Woodland Period The Woodland period, spanning approximately from 500 BC to AD 1000, marks a pivotal era in Mississippi’s prehistory characterized by significant technological
The Denton Site? What is that? The Denton Site, nestled discreetly on a levee in modern-day Quitman County, Mississippi, has emerged as a pivotal location
What are Effigy Beads? Effigy beads found in Mississippi offer a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural legacy of the region’s indigenous peoples. These small,
Poverty Point Culture and its Relation to Mississippi during the Archaic Period It’s hard to write about the Archaic Period and not mention the infamous