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Maize to Cornfields — How crops and knowledge moved (Mexico → Southeast)

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A careful look at how agriculture spread across regions—through people, trade, and adaptation. This entry labels crop/knowledge movement, not ‘migration proof.’

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  • [TODO] Archaeobotany or anthropology sources on maize domestication & diffusion
  • [TODO] Southeastern archaeology sources on maize adoption timelines
  • [TODO] Museum/university explainers with citations (for accessible summaries)

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