Did Odysseus Discover America? The Source Dossier
Could Odysseus have reached America? A source dossier on Homer, Plutarch, Atlantic islands, Newfoundland, and Bay of Fundy.
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Greek and Buddhist Philosophy: What We Actually Know About Crossings and Common Sources
A neutral, source-heavy map of real contacts and plausible influence between Greek and Buddhist thought—what’s evidenced, what’s contested, and what’s likely convergent.
Origins of the Olmec Civilization: Theories Over Time
Tracing the evolution of theories about Olmec civilization origins, from 19th-century diffusionist ideas to modern archaeological evidence for indigenous development.
Cybele — Rhea’s Whirling Voice and the Birth of Civilized Life
How the Mother of the Gods, her roaring rhombos, and a dying youth became the soundtrack and syllabus of Greek, Phrygian, and Roman civilization.
Global Archaeological Appearances and Theoretical Explanations of the Swastika
Survey of the swastika's ancient global presence and theories (diffusion vs. independent invention) explaining its origins and spread.
Pre-Columbian Trans-Oceanic Contact: Current Knowledge and Debate
A comprehensive analysis of evidence and scholarly debate surrounding pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact between the Americas and Old World civilizations.