Online Program
Online Lecture: Chaco Canyon — Exploring the World of the Ancient Pueblo
Program No. 24527RJ
Join us on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about Chaco Canyon and the ancestral Pueblo people.
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At a Glance
A thousand years ago, Chaco Canyon in present-day New Mexico was a thriving cultural and political center for the ancestral Pueblo people. Known for their monumental stone structures aligned with cosmic cycles, exquisite turquoise craftsmanship and extensive trade networks, the people of Chaco left behind an enduring legacy that continues to captivate scholars. Join archaeologist Dr. Robert Weiner as he examines recent discoveries that reveal new insights into the region’s history of power, religion and politics. Drawing on his fieldwork, the oral traditions of descendant tribes and advancements like LiDAR and ancient DNA analysis, Dr. Weiner will illuminate one of North America’s most remarkable civilizations.
General Notes
Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.