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Embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of the Calusa, a remarkable civilization that thrived along the Southwest Florida coast long before the arrival of European settlers. We’ll learn about the lives of these seafaring people, exploring their ingenious ways of living off the ocean's bounty. Discover how the Calusa utilized shells to craft tools, weapons, and art, and witness their innovative approach to building elevated homes atop mounds of discarded shells, known as middens. We may even take to the water in canoes similar to those used by the Calusa. Unearth their traditions, spiritual beliefs, and trade networks that spanned the Eastern United States. The Calusa's legacy comes to life in this course, where history and adventure intertwine to reveal the enduring influence of a civilization now vanished from the Florida landscape.
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