Terra Incognita Research Institute
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Terra Incognita Research Institute
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We are archaeologists, historians, researchers, artists, and adventurers
Daniel and Chris had a chance to chat with Tracy Hinson of KSDK in St. louis today to discuss the recent trip to the Amazon. Check out the clip here. We can't wait to share the full results with you all.
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Missouri archaeologists find evidence of lost city in the Amazon
YouTube video by KSDK News
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January 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
In case you missed it, check out our latest interview. There's lots more to come!
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January 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Don't miss out on our interview about our Amazonian adventure! We will be on KOLR 10 (CBS) at 5 pm and again at 6 pm, and on FOX 49 at 6:30 pm this evening, so be sure to tune in!
December 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Want some updates on the GOJIRA project in the Amazon??? Check out the Springfield Daily Citizen article here:
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To learn more about us, go here:
www.terraincognitaresearch.org
MSU archaeologists find their suspected structures in Amazon expedition, and much more - Springfield Daily Citizen
Two MSU archaeologists return from an Amazon expedition having found evidence of a settlement hidden underneath the canopy of trees.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Make sure to catch our interview in the January edition of 417 Magazine, coming soon here: www.417mag.com/issues/
Check out some of our projects here: www.terraincognitaresearch.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From everyone at the Terra Incognita team, we want to wish everyone a great holiday season and an amazing New Year!! The best is yet to come.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Don't forget to get your Amazon Expedition gear at
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There's still time before Christmas!
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December 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Micah and Cora had tons of fun serving as judges for the LEGO League Robotics Tournament: Unearthed! The kids were phenomenal! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this competition possible!
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December 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Daniel did an awesome job presenting "Coamiles: Ceramic Trade and Production in the West Mexican Aztatlán Tradition" at the AAAs! The Team really represented this year!
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December 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Micah presented "Constructing Power and Visibility at Cahokia: Spatial Clustering, Monumentality, and the Panopticon Gaze" at the AAAs. The Terra Team is proud of you, Micah!
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December 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Update: Daniel and Chris made it to the Amazon! We are so excited to see what this expedition uncovers, so be sure to visit our website regularly for additional updates!
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December 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Chris Bodine gave a wonderful presentation at the AAAs entitled: "Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Remote Sensing in North American Archaeology: Past and Present Barriers and Future Perspectives" We are so proud of him! Want to learn more? Click here: www.terraincognitaresearch.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
We are so proud of Jasmine Pierce for presenting her research "Baldknobbers, Bluegrass, and the Beverly Hillbillies: How American Amusement Parks Shaped Cultural Memory" at the AAA conference in New Orleans! More of the amazing presentations by our team coming up!
December 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Terra Team had a wonderful time in New Orleans this week at the AAAs!
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Happy, happy birthday to our own Jasmine Pierce!!! Our team is excited to continue the celebration next week in New Orleans at the AAAs!
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Hmmm, Chris and Daniel on a photoshoot? Stayed tuned to find out where they will be showing up!
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
In spite of Mother Nature, we are back on track and have flights booked to Brazil! It's getting really real now. Stay tuned for updates on our adventure!
November 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A big thank you to the St. Louis Woman's Club for extending such a warm welcome to our own Cora Darmody and Micah Phoenix as newcomers. We all felt right at home and look forward to visiting again!
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Congratulations, Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine, for achieving the rare honor of being chosen to be Explorer's Club Fellows! We are so proud of you both!
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A tremendous thank you to our friends, the Explorer's Club St. Louis Chapter, for awarding the Exploration and Field Grant to our own Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine! We are grateful for their support of our GOJIRA project and are excited to continue working together to advance global knowledge
October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Make sure to check out this episode of the Sidelines podcast, featuring Dr. Daniel Pierce and Christopher Bodine with MSU's beloved Tom Strong! www.ksgf.com/podcast/side...
Sidelines Missouri State 10.25.25 – Is There A Lost City in the Amazon Rainforest?
October 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Drop by and check out our friends at lidarnews.com
They are big supporters of our Amazonian expedition, they do wonderful work, and are just all around great to work with!
LiDAR News - Home of the LiDAR Industry
The Lidar News website was the first digital media platform dedicated solely to 3D technologies involving lidar, laser scanning and measurement.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Daniel and Micah worked with Brianne Edwards of the OEWRI to do some XRF on some obsidian blades.

These obsidian blades were found in West Mexico, Las Animas, found as offerings in front of an altar.

A big thanks Brianne and OEWRI for helping us get data to source this obsidian!
October 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Congratulations to our very own Jasmine Pierce for being awarded the full amount of the RCASH Student Achievement Award!!! In addition, the MSU History department awarded Jasmine additional grant funds for research. We are so proud of you, Jasmine!
#womeninstem #Ozarks #history #RCASH #gobears #MSU
October 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A huge thank you to the Mystery Hour and Mother’s Brewery for having Daniel and Chris on the show! We had such a great time sharing stories, laughs, and a preview of our upcoming Amazon expedition. Can’t wait to come back! #themysteryhour #mothersbrewing
October 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM