WOSU Public Media, in collaboration with the Ohio History Connection, the National Park Service and a Tribal Advisory Council, presents Hopewell Earthworks - Stories Written on the Land. The six-part digital docuseries explores the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, which were recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites in September 2023, and honors the legacy of their Indigenous builders.
Ohio State Newark faculty and the Newark Earthworks Center are featured in episode 5, "Forced Out, Almost Forgotten: How Tribes Are Reclaiming Their Earthworks."
Learn more about these local landmarks. Experience the legacy of their indigenous builders. Engage with ancient stories unique to this community.