About this episode

Dr. Joe Wilson discusses various archeological theories and myths, including connections between Siberia and North America, and the existence of mythical giants and alien mummies.

Dr. Joe Wilson is an archeologist who wants to believe. There's even some alternative theories he gives due consideration to. But he keeps butting heads with...well, buttheads. Anyway, we start with an analysis of the Siberian to North America connections. The arrow he follows is actually a type of bow. This same bow that started in Asia and moved West with the steppe horse peoples. But it also moved East. Along the way, we discuss white indians, double toothed giants, red haired giants, skin color, skull alterations, and other favorites. What about alien mummies? We cover them. What about people with much larger brains? We cover this too. From the seal pelt trade to the Cardiff Giant, you're gonna like our new friend.

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Lippman

Guest: Dr. Joe Wilson

Topics covered

• archeology
• alternative theories
• ancient connections
• mythical giants
• alien mummies
• cultural history

Keywords

• archeology
• Siberia
• North America
• giants
• alien mummies
• cultural history
• Cardiff Giant

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cardiff Giant

Places: Siberia, North America, Asia

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