Jamestown Unearthed
Take a look at how history is written and reevaluated as new methods of study are introduced. Using the example of Jamestown in 1607, explore the myths and misconceptions of that era: revisit the documents, artifacts, and other evidence through archeology. Learn how every generation sees the evidence in new ways, and how this affects our understanding of the past.
- Runtime
- 57m
- Released
- 2007
Details
Release year: 2007
Storyline
Take a look at how history is written and reevaluated as new methods of study are introduced. Using the example of Jamestown in 1607, explore the myths and misconceptions of that era: revisit the documents, artifacts, and other evidence through archeology. Learn how every generation sees the evidence in new ways, and how this affects our understanding of the past.
Top credits
- Lindsay Grand — Field School Student
- Davia Grant — Host
- Martin Harcourt — Host
- James Horn — Dir. of Research, Colonial Wiliamsburg Foundation