The Clovis culture, named after artifacts discovered near Blackwater Draw, was long believed to represent the earliest human presence in the Americas, dating back around 13,400 years. However, decades of new evidence have revealed much older human activity across North, Central, and South America, challenging the Clovis-First theory that once dominated archaeology. | Matt Beall Podcast

The Clovis culture, named after a discovery in Clovis, New Mexico in the 1930s, is defined by its unique fluted points—lance-shaped tools with grooves extending a quarter to a third of the way up. The flute on each side of these artifacts is thought to thin the base for easier attachment to spears, reflecting sophisticated craftsmanship from ancient North America. Join the free Cosmic Circle community here: https://discord.gg/3hTW7qVVGG | Cosmic Summit

Archaeology shows the Clovis culture vanishing at the Younger Dryas boundary...and they weren’t alone. Around the world, sites show long periods of habitation followed by sudden silence. The common assumption is migration. But what if many of these cultures didn’t relocate at all? The evidence may point instead to abrupt, catastrophic loss...entire populations wiped out rather than moving on. | The Randall Carlson