The Heartland Series S01E08 · Cherokee Zenith

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S01E08 — “Cherokee Zenith” Runtime: 3:19 Summary: Bill Landry examines the Cherokee civilization at its height in the Southern Appalachians. The segment describes the development of established Cherokee communities, agriculture, trade, and a sophisticated social and political culture, showing how the Cherokee prospered in the region before increasing European influence dramatically altered their way of life.

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1. 1 1. Prologue1984-01-01 · 4mS01E01 — “Prologue” Runtime: 4:04 Summary: Bill Landry introduces The Heartland Series and its mission of exploring the people, traditions, history, and natural beauty of the Sou
2. 2 2. Ancestral Mountains · 3mS01E02 — “Ancestral Mountains” Runtime: 3:47 Summary: Bill Landry explores the ancient geological origins of the Appalachian Mountains. With the help of a geologist, the segment
3. 3 3. The Coves · 3mS01E03 — “The Coves” Runtime: 3:47 Summary: Bill Landry explores the sheltered mountain coves of the Southern Appalachians and how they were formed by the region’s ancient geolog
4. 4 4. Refuge · 3mS01E04 — “Refuge” Runtime: 3:36 Summary: Bill Landry examines the Southern Appalachian mountains as a natural refuge, where the varied elevations and sheltered forests support an
5. 5 5. Megafauna · 3mS01E05 — “Megafauna” Runtime: 3:12 Summary: Bill Landry explores the enormous animals that once inhabited the Southern Appalachians. Using illustrations and fossil remains, the s
6. 6 6. Early Man · 4mS01E06 — “Early Man” Runtime: 4:20 Summary: Bill Landry explores the earliest human inhabitants of the Southern Appalachians and how they adapted to life in the region. Archaeolo
7. 7 7. Cherokee Dawn · 2mS01E07 — “Cherokee Dawn” Runtime: 2:40 Summary: Bill Landry turns to the Cherokee people and their deep connection to the Southern Appalachian mountains. Through forest and mount
8. 8 8. Cherokee Zenith · 3mS01E08 — “Cherokee Zenith” Runtime: 3:19 Summary: Bill Landry examines the Cherokee civilization at its height in the Southern Appalachians. The segment describes the development
9. 9 9. The Flower Hunter · 3mS01E09 — “The Flower Hunter” Runtime: 3:21 Summary: Bill Landry tells the story of an early botanist and “flower hunter” who explored the Southern Appalachian wilderness in searc
10. 10 10. An American Genius · 3mS01E10 — “An American Genius” Runtime: 3:18 Summary: Bill Landry tells the story of Sequoyah, the Cherokee scholar who created a written system for the Cherokee language. Through
11. 11 11. Crown Jewels · 3mS01E11 — “Crown Jewels” Runtime: 3:25 Summary: Bill Landry explores the magnificent old growth forests of the Southern Appalachians, highlighting ancient trees as the region’s na
12. 12 12. Lucinda · 3mS01E12 — “Lucinda” Runtime: 3:31 Summary: Bill Landry tells the story of Lucinda, a mountain woman whose life reflects the hardships and self reliance of earlier Appalachian fami
13. 13 13. Comeback · 3mS01E13 — “Comeback” Runtime: 3:22 Summary: Bill Landry examines the recovery of the Southern Appalachian wilderness after generations of heavy logging and environmental damage. F
14. 14 14. School Days · 3mS01E14 — “School Days” Runtime: 3:23 Summary: Bill Landry looks back at education in the one room schoolhouses of the Southern Appalachians. Visiting a preserved log schoolhouse
15. 15 15. Alien · 3mS01E15 — “Alien” Runtime: 3:30 Summary: Bill Landry explores the mystery of an unusual grave found deep in the Tennessee mountains. Working with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources
16. 16 16. Fishin' · 3mS01E16 — “Fishin’” Runtime: 3:24 Summary: Bill Landry visits with an elderly Appalachian fisherman who recalls the old days of fishing in the mountain streams. Through his storie
17. 17 17. Prophet of the Long Road · 3mS01E17 — “Prophet of the Long Road” Runtime: 3:24 Summary: Bill Landry tells the story of Bishop Francis Asbury, the pioneering Methodist circuit rider who carried his ministry i
18. 18 18. Homecoming · 3mS01E18 — “Homecoming” Runtime: 3:23 Summary: Bill Landry explores the powerful connection Appalachian people maintain with the mountains and places of their ancestors. Visiting a
19. 19 19. Pi Beta Phi School · 3mS01E19 — “Pi Beta Phi School” Runtime: 3:23 Summary: Bill Landry looks back at the history of Pi Beta Phi Elementary School in Gatlinburg, founded in 1912 to bring formal educati
20. 20 20. Black Bears · 3mS01E20 — “Black Bears” Runtime: 3:18 Summary: Bill Landry explores the black bears of the Great Smoky Mountains and the work being done to understand and protect them. The segmen
21. 21 21. Peace of Work · 3mS01E21 — “Peace of Work” Runtime: 3:18 Summary: Bill Landry explores the Appalachian tradition of weaving and the satisfaction found in creating something by hand. The segment vi
22. 22 22. First Park Botanist · 3mS01E22 — “First Park Botanist” Runtime: 3:24 Summary: Bill Landry tells the story of the first botanist of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and his work documenting the remark
23. 23 23. Walk in the Woods · 3mS01E23 — “Walk in the Woods” Runtime: 3:19 Summary: Bill Landry takes a walk through the Southern Appalachian forest with a knowledgeable naturalist, examining the remarkable var
24. 24 24. A.D.'s Bear Stories · 3mS01E24 — “A.D.’s Bear Stories” Runtime: 3:22 Summary: Bill Landry visits with A.D., an elderly mountain storyteller who recalls memorable encounters with black bears in the Smoki
25. 25 25. Heartland Christmas Special · 26mS01E25 — “Heartland Christmas Special” Runtime: 26:56 Summary: In this extended Heartland Christmas special, Bill Landry celebrates the people, places, and traditions of the Sout