Strata: Portraits of Humanity is a monthly half-hour newsmagazine-style show. Each episode of the human story is a portrait building on the many layers of the human experience. This is a record we are just beginning to uncover. From that perspective, Strata delivers in-depth coverage of a wide variety of archaeological and cultural heritage topics all around the world.
Archaeology explained; Plains Indians town
In this inaugural video blog by Dr. Chloe Duckworth, she takes a stab at explaining what archaeology is...
Lanzhou Waterwheel; Iranian New Year ritual
The art of making the Lanzhou Waterwheel was all but lost in the 21st century. Duan Yicun, the 20th descendent...
Javanese gong; Bridge of Avignon
This is a short documentary about the forging of a Javanese Gamelan gong, highlighting the rhythmic nature...
Vikings; Dakota Access Pipeline
In the eighth century, after centuries of trade contact, the Vikings set sail in their clinker-built ships to many parts of the world...
Temple of Victory; Solomon Islands carver
In 480 BC, Greek cities of Sicily soundly defeated a massive Carthaginian force at the first Battle of Himera. Himera then built the Temple of Victory...
Roman Mining Technology; Tour of Iran 2017
Many of the most valuable coins minted in ancient Rome had gold mined from northern Portugal. Huge work areas in the open, deep galleries...