Please join me in this 10-part series studying lost tribes, sunken continents, and fantastic archaeology while I examine claims concerning ancient archaeological “mysteries”, deepen my understanding of how and why pseudoscientific beliefs proliferate, and highlight the real archaeological histories of ancient peoples.

“Lost Tribes” of the New World

A look into “lost tribes” in the New World, revealing how archaeological science and Indigenous histories reshape our understanding of ancient migration and cultural continuity across the Americas.

Fabulous Creatures and the Missing Link

Investigating humanity’s fascination with fantastical creatures and archaeological hoaxes, emphasizing how empirical science protects archaeology and our ability to distinguish legend and hoax from fact.

On the Shoulders of Giants

Giants in myth, folklore, and archaeology: a critical look at creation stories, hoaxes, and the persistence of pseudoarcheology, and how real archaeological discoveries help separate cultural storytelling from scientific truth.