Vikings Definitely Came to the New World Before Columbus. Did Celtic Monks, the Chinese, and Phoenicians Do So Also?

Sep 6, 2022

Discover how brave sailors, including Vikings and Celtic monks, reached America long before Columbus. Delve into the controversial legacy of Columbus and the archaeological evidence suggesting ancient cultures like the Chinese might have explored the New World too. Explore fascinating connections between ancient languages and civilizations. Unravel the mystery of the Roanoke Colony's disappearance while reflecting on the historical cycles of societal rise and fall. This conversation challenges the conventional narrative of exploration.

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Early Old World Visitors to America

Many explorers reached the Americas pre-Columbus, including Vikings and possibly Celtic monks and Phoenicians.
Archaeological and historical mentions keep reshaping our understanding of early Old World visitors to the New World.

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Artifacts Suggest Ancient Contact

Various ancient artifacts in America suggest possible contact with Greek, Egyptian, Roman, and Phoenician cultures.
Authenticity debates continue, but some inscriptions hint at Phoenician presence on American shores.

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Solutrean Atlantic Migration Theory

The Solutrean theory posits Europeans may have migrated to America via Atlantic ice caps 20,000 years ago.
Similarities in stone tools support a rethink on Native American ancestors' origins.

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