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Impact of the Frolic

Uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.

Aired 09/09/2014 | Rating NR

ViewFinder

Impact of the Frolic

Season 20 Episode 4 | 28m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.

In 1984, archaeologist Thomas Layton discovered some unexpected Chinese ceramic artifacts at a Native American site in Mendocino County. Witness how Dr. Layton’s quest to solve the riddle of the mysterious pottery led him to uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.

Aired 09/09/2014 | Rating NR

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ViewFinder is a local public television program presented by KVIE

The ViewFinder series is sponsored by SAFE Credit Union.

ViewFinder

Impact of the Frolic

Season 20 Episode 4 | 28m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1984, archaeologist Thomas Layton discovered some unexpected Chinese ceramic artifacts at a Native American site in Mendocino County. Witness how Dr. Layton’s quest to solve the riddle of the mysterious pottery led him to uncover a story of global connections and a shipwreck that impacted California forever.

Aired 09/09/2014 | Rating NR

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