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The article focuses on the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia, detailing its historical significance and archaeological findings. Topics include the ancient cultures that inhabited the region for over 12,000 years, the similarities between Ocmulgee and the Cahokia site, and the impact of modern development on the preservation of these mounds and earthworks.

The article focuses on the prehistoric mounds and earthworks of West Virginia, highlighting the state's rich but largely destroyed archaeological heritage. Topics include the destruction and preservation of burial mounds, notable surviving mound sites like Grave Creek and Creel Mound, and the archaeological excavations and discoveries made at these sites in the 19th century.

The article presents the discussion on Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville, Indiana, a significant prehistoric Mississippian village that is currently undergoing museum renovations. Topics include site's history and excavation, changes in artifact display practices due to the decolonization movement; and the notable artifacts found at the site, such as the kneeling human statue made of translucent fluorite.

The article focuses on two significant archaeological sites in North Carolina: Town Creek Indian Mound and the Rankin Museum of American Heritage. It discusses the history, excavations, artifacts, and modern interpretations of these sites, highlighting their importance in understanding Native American culture and history. Additionally, it recommends visiting these sites and suggests acquiring background information beforehand to enhance the experience.

The article recounts the acquisition of a rare Hopewell monitor pipe from Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and explores the implications of its origin in a region not typically associated with Hopewell artifacts. It mentions the possible cultural exchanges and religious significance of the pipe, shedding light on the complexities of its history and use.

The article focuses on the author's intriguing discovery of two broken Mississippian celts acquired at an artifact show, which prompted an investigation into their craftsmanship and possible repurposing. Topics include the remarkable condition of the celts despite their breakage, their precise size and intentional design features, and the quality of materials used, highlighting the craftsmanship of the original makers and the practice of re-utilizing tools in prehistoric cultures.

The article focuses on prehistoric mound sites, Lake Jackson and Letchworth-Love Mounds, in Eastern Florida Panhandle, detailing their historical significance and archaeological findings. Topics include the cultural influences and challenges faced by these sites, emphasizing their importance in understanding the region's prehistoric past. The author explores the erasure of evidence over time and the unique features of each site, providing insights into the rich history of the Florida Panhandle.

The article discusses the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center and Sam Noble Museum of Natural History in Oklahoma, U.S. It further discusses that many of the artifacts are reproductions, the artifacts spread far and wide after the looting and Works Progress Administration (WPA) excavations; the Native Americans truly developed a high civilization on par with any other on the planet; and many of the most amazing treasures at Spiro had originally been made at Cahokia, historical place in Illinois.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of attending an auction held at Rainbow Traders in conjunction with Tom Davis Artifacts on April 3, 1999 in Tennessee.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of travel exploration of mound sites in the Midwest.

The article discusses the first archaeological excavations at Kolomoki Mound State Park, an area of intense prehistoric cultural activity, in the 1840s at Chattahoochee Valley in southwestern Georgia. Topics include the finding of two large burial mounds, evidence of multiple cremations, fragments of late Woodland pottery, and artifacts.

The article focuses on the importance of understanding and preserving the prehistoric past in America amidst ongoing debates about indigenous land and archaeological practices. Topics include the tension between collectors and archaeologists, recent discoveries extending the timeline of human habitation in the Americas, and the growing trend of repatriating artifacts while excluding them from scientific study.

The author reflects on the rapid changes in the world over the past 25 years, particularly since the year 2000, and the contrast with the slow pace of change in prehistoric America. Topics include the static nature of prehistoric life during the Woodland, Archaic, and Mississippian periods, the shifting attitudes toward archaeology and Native American artifacts, and the impact of recent legal changes on the collection of historical items.

The article presents an information about the Cahokia spud from John Sutter's collection. It discusses the tales of Cahokia, secret societies, and ritualistic activities. It highlights his collection of artifacts exhibit in the Madison County Historical Society.

The article describes an Archaic period shell mound in middle Tennessee. It attributes the appeal of the place along the shoreline of the Cumberland River to Late-Middle Archaic peoples to the high bluffs across the river. The size of the mound was reduced due to water erosion after the construction of the Cheatham Lock and Dam from 1949 to 1951. It mentions the discovery of Benton arrow points and a cache of blades at the site.

In this article author discusses about having a V-Shaped Havana Hopewell pipe, which find in Posey County, Indiana.

The article discusses about the challenges posed by the recent decolonization movement in the U.S., affecting museums and archaeological collections, with discussions on repatriation, its impact on archaeological knowledge; and the need to preserve and explore the prehistoric past.

A review is offered for the Tennessee State Museum located in the James K. Polk Building in Nashville, Tennessee.

The article offers information on the book "Explorations of the Aboriginal Remains of Tennessee" by Joseph Jones that discusses archaeology in Tennessee. It mentions that the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) was acquired by the Smithsonian Institution and most of its collection moved to Washington D.C. to be held by the NMAI.

In this article the author reflects on his encounter with archaeologist H.C. Brehm, who passed away on Christmas Day from kidney disease in 1995. Topics include Brehm being one of the key avocational archaeologists in Tennessee, and along with many others including John Dowd, Bob Ferguson and Lionel Barrett, and oddly, he had no interest in collecting artifacts.

The article focuses on the founding of the Volunteer State Archaeological Society. Topics include the Volunteer State Archaeological Society first met on October 15, 1968 and at this meeting its officers were chosen and the first membership meeting of the society was held at the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee on January 21, 1969 and the first show of the society included many collectors including Lenard Wood, Ben Thompson, and John Delime.

The article provides information on various life aspects of Indian artifact collector Ben Thompson and archeological discoveries made by him. Topics discussed include his bonds with his wife Marcia Gordon, whom he knew since his childhood; interest in historic items and Indian related artifacts; and honor given to him by the Central States Archaeological Societies.

An editorial is presented on the archaeological activities of past civilizations. It outlines the evidence of ancient Archaic projectile points being found on Mississippian sites, in the United States. It explores the Native American artifact collectors and DNA evidence for comparing it with modern North Americans.

The article discusses about the revision of policy by the periodical related to the usage of the term "Native American" as an identification nomenclature for the original inhabitants of the Americas.

The article focuses on a disc pipe, a multi-level pipe design that has on top a disc with a central hole that is placed above an elongated keel base in which the stem hole is drilled. It informs that the pipes are made from catlinite, which with use develops a deep dark patina. It cites the book "Tobacco Pipes and Smoking Customs of the American Indians" by George A. West that features several thousand exhaustively researched pipes.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including prehistoric inhabitants; information on some of the artifacts from the E. J. Sims Collection, Snake Effigies, early archaic blades, engraved crescent bannerstones; and artifacts from the Wyandotte Cave, United States.

The article reports that the photograph features a shell gorget uncovered in Craig Mound at the Spiro site in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Topics include examines that it has been made utilizing a cameo technique, with the artwork raised above the surface of the gorget; and considered that discoidal gamestones gained usage during the Late Woodland and remained a part of life until the end of the Mississippian period.

The author discusses the recovery of Lost Lake point which was unchanged since manufactured by prehistoric individual and mentions addition of the collection which presents understanding of Early Archaic peoples and occupation in Tennessee and Kentucky.

The article reports on the finding of the largest McCorkle point ever in Massac County, Illinois. It refers to the three large McCorkle points discovered by art collector Chuck Peebles displayed at the November 2019 Kentucky Dam Artifact Show. It highlights McCorkle point as the first point type to have a bifurcated base.

The author highlights developments at the Central States Archaeological Societies (CSAS) in October 2021. He encourages members to renew their society membership. He announces the decision of Terry Goette to step down as business manager of CSAS to be succeeded by Matt Ward of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He emphasizes the importance of contributing to the legal fund of the Antique Tribal Art Dealers Association (ATADA) for their efforts to limit prehistoric collecting.

A correction is presented to the article as the image of the poll-grooved axe shown as Figure 1 in the article by David A. Easterla is incorrect which appeared in April 2021 issue.

The article focuses on Etowah, Alabama artifacts from the General William Tecumseh Sherman collection. Topics discussed include Sherman's visit to the Tumlin Plantation, owned by Colonel Lewis Tumlin in July 1894, the discovery that Sherman left with a few items from Etowah, most likely dug up on the plantation and given to Colonel Tumlin, and artifacts from the plantation that were acquired by Dr. Arthur Cushman who has kept them together.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses the archaeological heritage of Iowa.

The article offers information on the archaeological finds of Blind Wolf tube pipe found within the Tennessee region along with its association with the Woodland peoples (North American) culture. The topics addressed include information on the characteristics of the pipe comprising a carved wolf and details on the archaeological search of the pipe in the past.

In this article, the editor discusses renewal of dues of Central States Archaeological Societies, Inc. and officers who are not members will be removed from the listings section. It mentions questionable authenticity of artifacts and archaeology does involve the understanding of the past and longer show Native American skeletal remains. It also mentions human remains for any reason is illegal except for medical study purposes.

The article focuses on Jack C. Roberts was preeminent collector in Mississippi, amassing a fine collection over 40 years, much of it obtained from local farmers and laborers. It mentions his pottery collection was considered to be possibly the best in private hands at the time and legitimate prehistoric artifacts, but most were modern made pieces. It also mentions he discovered it came from the reproduction collection and qualities an ancient artifact.

The article offers information on the Concave Humped bannerstone which was previously collected by Edward Payne, Joseph Gerringer and most notably, Earl Townsend of Indianapolis, Indiana and favorite material for the Concave Humped was granite.

The article presents the author's insights on several laws passed in the U.S. to limit the collection of artifacts on the Federal and State lands such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the Safeguard Trial Objects of Patrimony Act (STOP).

The article offers information on the archaeological finds of four discoidals comprising belonging to native Americans, found within the Tennessee region. The topic addressed include information on the characteristics, composition, and dimensions of the discoidals such as materials used were golden quartz and pink quartz.

The article presents an editorial in which author discusses on topics including the contents featured in the journal comprising famous Tennessee artifacts, and document collecting in Tennessee. It includes information on a donation from the Volunteer State Archaeological Society along its role in an expansion of the journal.

The article offers information on an archaeological finding of the U.S. based artifacts comprising an object made from Burlington chert and a comb-like object made from shell.

The article presents author's views on approach of people for hunting artifacts and illegal hunting for Federal and State property. Topics discussed include uncovering human remains and hunting on private land; certainity of wealthy individuals and artifact acquisitions; and limits of human remains.