At its peak in the mid-1300s, Cahokia was by far the largest native community in North America. Archaeologists, when they first systematically examined the city, were astonished to see how quickly the vast area became a thriving metropolis. The whole city seemed to spring to life almost overnight around 1050, a phenomenon now referred to as a “big bang.” To read more about this fascinating, and too-often-forgotten metropolis, check out my latest post at historical-nonfiction.com
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