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Tree-ring dating: In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.5; In their study of dendrochronology, students use activity sheets and a discussion to apply principles of dendrochronology to determine a tree's age and to recognize climatic variation. They will also analyze and experience how archaeologists can sometimes use tree rings to date archaeological evidence and study past climates.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)

Pottery traditions: In Intrigue of the Past, page 4.5; Students will learn how Indian people of North Carolina made and used coiled pottery, summarize why archaeologists study pottery, and make and decorate a replica of a North Carolina coiled pot.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

Bharata tries to give back the throne: In The Ramayana, page 2.3; On this mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple, Rama's brother Bharata and his comrades boat into the forest to try to find the exiled Rama after their father dies. The detail shows several long paddled canoes and a large poled platform barge. On each watercraft,...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Archaeological sites open to the public: A listing of field trip opportunities focusing on Native Americans as well as colonial times in North Carolina. Organized by county.; Format: article

Bharata boating into forest to find Rama (Thai Ramayana mural): On this mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple, Rama's brother Bharata and his comrades boat into the forest to try to find the exiled Rama after their father dies. The detail shows several long paddled canoes and a large poled platform barge. On each watercraft,...; Format: image/photograph

The present state of Carolina [people, climate]: In Colonial North Carolina, page 2.1; Excerpt from John Lawson's 1709 A New Voyage to Carolina describing (and mostly praising) the European and native inhabitants, weather, and natural resources of Carolina, as well as what settlers should bring with them from Europe. Includes historical commentary.; Format: book; Commentary and sidebar notes by David Walbert.

Among the Tuscarora: The strange and mysterious death of John Lawson, gentleman, explorer, and writer: They've taken his clothes, picked the straight razor out of his pocket: one brave fingers it, touches the blade — bright blood springs from his thumb and he laughs. The pitch pine split by the women is ready, a clay pot full...; Format: article; By Marjorie Hudson.

Amadas and Barlowe explore the Outer Banks: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 4.5; On April 27, 1584, Captains Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe left the west coast of England in two ships to explore the North American coast for Sir Walter Raleigh. The party of explorers landed on July 13, 1584, on the North Carolina coast just north of Roanoke Island, and claimed the land in the name of Queen Elizabeth. Captain Barlowe's report describes the land and the people he encountered.; Format: journal

One of the Chief Ladies of Secota: "On of the Chieff Ladyes of Secota." Theodor de Bry's engraving of an American Indian woman, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, the woman is depicted from both...; Format: image/illustration

One of the Religious Men in the Town of Secota: "On of the Religeous Men in the Towne of Secota." Theodor de Bry's engraving of an American Indian man, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, the man is depicted from...; Format: image/illustration

A Chief Lorde of Roanoac.: "A Cheiff Lorde of Roanoac." Theodor de Bry's engraving of an American Indian man, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, the man is depicted from both the front and...; Format: image/illustration

A Young Gentle Woman Daughter of Secota: "A Younge Gentill Woeman Doughter of Secota." Theodor de Bry's engraving of a young American Indian woman, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, the woman is depicted...; Format: image/illustration

A Chief Lady of Pomeiooc: "A Chieff Ladye of Pomeiooc." Theodor de Bry's engraving of an American Indian woman and girl, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, the woman stands with her head...; Format: image/illustration

Their Manner of Carrying the Children: "Their Manner of Careynge the Childern and A Tyere of the Cheiffe Ladyes of the Towne of Dasamonquepeuc." Theodor de Bry's engraving of an American Indian woman, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of...; Format: image/illustration

The Conjurer: "The Coniuerer." Theodor de Bry's engraving of an American Indian "conjurer," published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, the conjurer stands on his right foot with his...; Format: image/illustration

The Manner of Making Their Boats: "The Manner of Makinge Their Boates." Theodor de Bry's engraving of American Indian men making boats, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, two men are working on...; Format: image/illustration

Their Manner of Fishing in Virginia: "Their Manner of Fishynge in Virginia." Theodor de Bry's engraving of American Indians fishing, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground, four Indians are in a canoe in...; Format: image/illustration

Their Manner of Praying with Rattles: "Their Manner of Prainge vvith Rattels abowt te Fyer." Theodor de Bry's engraving of American Indians praying around a fire, published in Thomas Hariot's 1588 book A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia. In the foreground,...; Format: image/illustration

Juan Pardo, the Indians of Guatari, and first contact: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 3.4; The Guatari Indians lived in an influential settlement near Trading Ford and were led by a female chief. In 1567, they encountered Spanish explorers led by Captain Juan Pardo who came through the North Carolina Piedmont with grand hopes of creating a powerful empire.; Format: article

Discovery of the Mississippi: William H. Powell's painting, Discovery of the Mississippi, depicts Hernando de Soto's encounter with the Mississippi River in 1541. De Soto was the first European to view the river. In the painting, de Soto appears in armor on a white horse,...; Format: image/painting

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