Much ado about a circle: Could Miami's heralded Indian site be a 1950s septic tank drain?

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A mysterious circle of stone excavated in 1998 during the construction of a hotel in Miami is thought by many to be a ceremonial site used by prehistoric Indians. The site, which has been preserved while legal matters are worked out, requires more study to determine whether the circle is an important archaeological site, or merely remnants of septic tank drain from the 1950s.

Research, Analysis, Archaeology, Native Americans, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Native North Americans, Cultural property, Protection of, Cultural property protection, Septic tanks, Septic systems

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Art of the Calusa

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The Calusa culture that was existent from the Florida Keys upto Central Florida is discussed. It was discovered that some of the Calusa wooden masks and figureheads described by Spaniards actually had moving parts, like the masks of the native groups of the Northwest coast of North America, known as transformation masks.

Environmental aspects, Discovery and exploration, Masks, Spaniards

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Osceola's head: close encounters with a famed Seminole chief

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Brief study about Osceola's life history is discussed. Osceola, was not a traditional leader of the Florida Creek bands called Seminoles, but his abilities and acts drew Indian followers to him and considered him as a leader.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, History, Seminoles, Osceola

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