First published 2019
Graham Hancock examines new archaeological and DNA evidence that overturns established theories about when humans first reached the Americas. The internationally bestselling author argues that people arrived in North and South America more than 130,000 years ago, not 13,000 years ago as traditionally taught. Hancock travels from the Mississippi Valley to the Amazon rainforest, meeting scientists behind recent discoveries that reshape our understanding of early human migration. He reveals connections between ancient New World and Old World cultures, showing they shared advanced scientific knowledge and spiritual beliefs despite supposed isolation. The book questions whether archaeologists have overlooked the Americas in searching for civilization's origins, proposing that these origins might actually lie in the New World rather than the Old World. Hancock synthesizes decades of research into a comprehensive exploration of lost history and its implications for understanding human development.
Genres: history, science, archaeology, non-fiction
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: revisionist-history
Setting: Amazon Rainforest, Mississippi Valley, North America, South America
Period: Prehistoric
608 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press