About this episode
Glenn Kimball discusses his research into a mysterious cave in Illinois allegedly containing Egyptian artifacts. Kimball examines evidence for pre-Columbian contact between Old World civilizations and ancient America. The conversation explores the Smithsonian's alleged suppression of archaeological evidence contradicting mainstream historical narratives. Kimball discusses the Illinois cave expedition and what was reportedly discovered there. The discussion addresses resistance from academic archaeology to evidence of ancient transoceanic contact. Kimball examines other anomalous archaeological finds in North America suggesting advanced pre-Columbian civilizations. The broadcast explores theories about who visited ancient America and why evidence has been concealed. Kimball discusses the politics of archaeology and institutional resistance to paradigm-challenging discoveries. The conversation addresses the Egyptian connection to ancient American cultures and evidence for this relationship. Kimball examines what reconsidering American prehistory would mean for understanding human history. The discussion explores whether establishment institutions suppress evidence or whether alternative researchers misinterpret natural formations and ordinary artifacts.