Sandwiched In with Ron Brown - The Archaeology of New York City

Join Dr. Ron Brown as he explores the archaeology of New York City. Deep under the skyscrapers of New York City is another lost world. Traces of the dinosaurs that roamed the city some 252 million years ago can still be found. Some 2.6 million years ago glaciers from the North Pole carved the area into Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx. Then came the Native Americans whose paths, villages and pottery are still found in many areas. The remains of colonial Dutch and English houses, privies and churches can still be seen when the city dug the subway system. Seneca Village in Central Park and the African Burial Ground have recently been unearthed by archaeologists revealing how immigrants and African Americans lived in the growing city. Today, as foundations for new skyscrapers are being dug, further discoveries are adding new chapters to the history of the city. 

This program is scheduled as part of the Summer Reading Theme of "Unearth a Story."