"The Fringe of American Archaeology: Transoceanic and Transcontinental Contacts in Prehistoric America," authored by Alice B. Kehoe is an article that argues that pre-Columbian contacts between the Americas and other continents were highly probable, despite the topic being ignored or dismissed by mainstream American archaeologists. Kehoe asserts that this refusal stems from a problematic "folk notion of science" in archaeology that prioritizes replicability and treats the Americas as a closed system for testing cultural evolution, along with the influence of the Manifest Destiny ideology that characterized indigenous peoples as primitive. The author presents substantial evidence supporting transoceanic and transcontinental connections, citing numerous cultural similarities, historical records of seafaring, and archaeological finds spanning both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This evidence, including shared domesticates, astronomical concepts, and nautical capabilities, challenges the prevailing paradigm of complete isolation before 1492.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quantum-akashic-network--6730906/support.

Thank you for Listening