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Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics.
Shane explores the history and science of cotton. A prehistoric coastline from North Carolina to Texas laid the foundation for a crop that re-shaped our history, our culture, and even our DNA.
Episode 6 Preview
Preview: Episode 6 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Shane explores the history and science of cotton. A prehistoric coastline from North Carolina to Texas laid the foundation for a crop that re-shaped our history, our culture, and even our DNA.
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Surprising Moments from Human Footprint
Do you think you know what it means to be human? In Human Footprint, Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton asks us all to think again. As he discovers, the story of our impact on the world around us is more complicated — and much more surprising — than you might realize.Providing Support for PBS.org
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I don't know many black people that's raising cotton right now.
Anytime any major change comes, somebody has to pay the price.
Someone has to die.
The foundation of American music is black music.
So do we have the ability to change?
Absolutely.
The question is, will we?
How Geology Influenced Cotton Production
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Shane explores the remarkable journey that transformed the ancient Cretaceous seas. (3m 1s)
Meet the 'Puff Daddy' of Cotton
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Shane visits Julius Tillery's cotton farm to learn about the legacy behind the brand. (2m 28s)
Why the Boll Weevil is this Alabama Town's Mascot
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Shane learns how the boll weevil became an icon in Enterprise, Alabama. (2m 36s)
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