The First Americans, Part 1

Duration: 20

Year Published: 1969

Creator: National Broadcasting Corporation

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Examines the Bering Land Bridge Theory by using archaeological discoveries to trace the apparent migration of man from the Steppes of Central Asia to the North American continent in pursuit of game. Visits archaeological digging in the Kobuk River and Umnak Island areas, emphasizing the similarities of physiological characteristics and of tool making and use. Recaptures the various cultural atmospheres by recording remote natives hunting and fishing much as they have for thousands of years.

Complete Record: Examines the Bering Land Bridge Theory by using archaeological discoveries to trace the apparent migration of man from the Steppes of Central Asia to the North American continent in pursuit of game. Visits archaeological digging in the Kobuk River and Umnak Island areas, emphasizing the similarities of physiological characteristics and of tool making and use. Recaptures the various cultural atmospheres by recording remote natives hunting and fishing much as they have for thousands of years., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.