Ancient American Explorer Podcast

About Ancient American Explorer Podcast

Welcome all! We try to stay focused on evidence-based storytelling, celebrating the ingenuity and achievements of ancient American civilizations. Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or just curious about the incredible civilizations that shaped the Americas, there's something here for you. Let’s explore the past together and discover how it connects to our world today!

Publisher

SuperGringo

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2025

Latest episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode IX : The Araucanian Wars

   SuperGringo explores the Araucanian Wars, highlighting the Mapuche people's fierce resistance against Spanish conquest led by figures like Lautaro, Galvarino, and Caupolicán, revealing their resilience and strategic legacy.

2. 

   12 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode VIII Cuenca vs Joara : The First European Settlement in the Interior of The United States

   This episode examines the history of Joara, the site of Fort San Juan, and recounts the encounters between the Mississippian chiefdom and Spanish explorers like Hernando de Soto and Juan Pardo.

3. 

   12 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode VII "Aguas Buenas": 574 Earthen Mounds in Nicaragua

   The podcast explores the Aguas Buenas archaeological site in Nicaragua's Chontales Department, focusing on archaeologist Alex Geurds' mapping of the 574 earthen mounds, the largest known complex in the country.

4. 

   11 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode VI "Mariners of Misery: Fuegian Life Through Darwin’s Lens"

   Charles Darwin's observations and ethnographic accounts explore the cultural adaptations and desperate survival strategies of the indigenous Fuegian peoples in the extreme environment of southern Patagonia.

5. 

   11 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode IV The Riddle of Steel : Origins of Metallurgy in the Americas

   Host SuperGringo explores the surprising connections in metallurgy and trade between the Zapotec and Andean societies, revealing ancient exchange routes and technological diffusion in this episode.

6. 

   11 Jun 2025

   AAE EPISODE III The Stolen Moai

   The episode explores the history, cultural importance, and disputes surrounding the 13 stolen Moai statues from Easter Island, including the Hoa Hakananai’a, and the Rapa Nui people's efforts to reclaim them.

7. 

   11 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode V Araucanian Mounds, the southernmost ceremonial mounds in the Americas?

   This episode explores the ancient Araucanian mounds in Chile, revealing the ceremonial structures built by precolonial societies like the Mapuche, El Vergel, and Pitrén cultures.

8. 

   11 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode II Circles of Power: Donut Stones in the Ancient Americas and Around the World

   Ancient American Explorers examines donut stones found across the Americas, revealing their potential use as tools, ceremonial objects, or symbols within ancient cultures.

9. 

   11 Jun 2025

   AAE Episode I The Inca Expansion into Chile

   This episode examines the Inca Empire's expansion into central Chile, revealing subtle traces in the Las Dichas region through thermal springs and gold mining.

Podcast Authority Score: 3 / 100

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Social presence

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