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#272 - Ancient Archeologist Discovers Lost Maya 'Super City' in North America | Ed Barnhart & Luke Caverns

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The Devastating Impact of Disease on Indigenous Populations

This chapter delves into how European contact introduced catastrophic diseases like smallpox to indigenous communities in the Americas, leading to significant population decline during the 1500s. Through discussions on archaeological findings and historical narratives, it highlights the intertwining effects of warfare, disease, and cultural shifts during this tumultuous period.

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