Science and Technology: "The ingenuity, skill and talent of Indigenous people is found in the earliest use of the number "0", the mapping of planets and stars, the development of multi-year calendars and the invention of writing systems.

1491: The Untold Story of the Americas is a docu-drama mini-series that brings to life the complexity, diversity and interconnectedness of Indigenous peoples in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. Presented from an Indigenous-perspective through a blend of documentary and scripted drama, the series takes its audience on a journey along a timeline that dates from 20,000 years ago to 1491. The series is based on the book "1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus" by Charles C. Mann. Transcript available under Additional info tag.

Includes: Traditional Medicine, Surgery, Astronomy, the Maya Calendar, Mesoamerican Writing, Quipu, Inuit Technology, and Boats and Navigation.