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117: Forbidden Archaeology: Lost Giants of America | The Smithsonian's Biggest Secret

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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The Akambara Artifacts

Akambara artifacts were discovered in Mexico in 1994 and have been the center of controversy. The Smithsonian declared the artifacts 30 years old and said the whole find was a hoax. John Tierney, who later collaborated with Professor Charles Hapgood, said the Smithsonian Institution and other authorities had conducted a campaign of disinformation against the discoveries. It turns out the files are missing and all the Akambara objects in the Smithsonian's possession may not be viewed by the public.

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