118 - How Ancient Texans Made Tools Without Metal (And Why It Worked)

About this episode

This episode explores how ancient Texans creatively repurposed broken tools through flint-knapping.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Long before recycling bins existed, ancient Texans were already solving a big problem. In this episode, uncover how skilled flint-knappers turned broken tools into something new—and why their clever ideas still matter today. Sources Texas Beyond History — University of Texas at Austin, Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (texasbeyondhistory.net) Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX (thestoryoftexas.com) S...

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Gallegos

Topics covered

• ancient Texas
• flint-knapping
• recycling
• innovation
• history

Keywords

• flint-knapping
• ancient Texans
• recycling
• innovation
• Texas history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Beyond History, University of Texas at Austin, Texas Archeological Research Laboratory, Bullock Texas State History Museum

Places: Austin, TX

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