What ancient history myths were finally put to rest this year? In this video, I break down eight major misconceptions—from Cleopatra’s supposed ancestry, to the Maya “sudden collapse,” to the wild conspiracy theories surrounding Göbekli Tepe. We’ll look at the latest archaeological discoveries, new ancient DNA studies, and recent scholarly research that overturned long-standing claims pushed by BOTH archaeology and pseudo-archaeology.
World of Antiquity
Dr. David Miano