Explore the long-term patterns in Native American history through this insightful 46-minute lecture by Linda Cordell, External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. Delivered as part of the 2011 SFI Science Board Symposium, delve into topics such as Native American crops, population changes, regional depopulation, and population aggregation. Examine the role of conflict, ceramic symbolism, and the work of Anna Shepherd. Investigate overproduction, commercialization, and exchange in Native American societies. Gain valuable insights into the longue durée approach to understanding historical patterns and conclude with a discussion on future research directions and a Q&A session.