Every belief has a beginning.
Every symbol has a story.
Every cultural fear started somewhere. Origins is a Broadcasting Seeds podcast that investigates the roots of civilization, belief, power, and the unknown. From ancient cultures and lost empires to secret societies, religious doctrines, superstitions, and modern moral panics, this show traces ideas back to where they actually began. From Friday the 13th to the Illuminati.
From sky gods to hidden power structures.
From forgotten rituals to mainstream assumptions. Each episode asks a simple question:
Where did this come from? We go back to early records, overlooked sources, cultural turning points, and the moments where ideas changed, evolved, or were reshaped into something entirely new. This isn’t rumor-chasing.
It isn’t surface commentary.
It’s root work. Hosted by Bennett Tanton, Origins is a documentary-style series exploring how narratives are born, how they evolve, and why they survive. Because you can’t understand the present… without examining the beginning.
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The Lost 98.5%: Uncovering History’s Forgotten Mysteries
Historian and archaeologist [Name Last Name] uncovers the forgotten 98.5% of human history, revealing untold stories and lost knowledge that redefine our understanding of humanity.
5 Dec 2024
Anishinaabe Heritage: How Their History Shapes Today’s World
Historian and Anishinaabe expert, [Guest Name], explores how the Anishinaabe people's history and traditions shape contemporary thought on environmental stewardship and cultural identity.
28 Nov 2024
The Real Thanksgiving: Survival, Alliances, and Cultural Clashes
Historian and author David E. Stannard and anthropologist and historian Lisa Brooks shed light on the real story of Thanksgiving, revealing a complex tale of survival, cultural clashes, and uneasy alliances between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
27 Nov 2024
Unearthing the Safety Harbor Culture: Florida's Forgotten Ancient Architects
Historian Dr. Kathleen Deagan explores the Safety Harbor culture, a sophisticated Native American civilization that flourished in Florida from 900 to 1700 CE, leaving behind a rich legacy of craftsmanship, spirituality, and resilience.
20 Nov 2024
First Encounters: The Norse Expeditions to North America
Historian and archaeologist explore the groundbreaking Viking ventures to the shores of North America, uncovering the truth behind Leif Erikson's settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows and the complex cultural exchange that ensued.
20 Nov 2024
The Rise of the Iroquois Confederacy
Historian John Mohawk explores the Haudenosaunee Confederacy's groundbreaking alliance and its impact on North American governance and diplomacy.
8 Nov 2024
The Ancestral Puebloans: Trade, Spirituality, and Engineering in the American Southwest
Long before European exploration reshaped the Americas, the Ancestral Puebloans thrived in the arid landscapes of the American Southwest, engineering advanced solutions to thrive in one of the continent’s harshest regions. From around 750 AD, these innovative societies carved entire cities into cliff faces, creating dwellings that offered protection from extreme weather and potential invaders. Their resourcefulness extended to agriculture, as they developed sophisticated irrigation systems to cultivate corn, beans, and squash in unforgiving desert soils. Meanwhile, intricate trade networks connected them with distant communities, enabling the exchange of turquoise, obsidian, pottery, and even spiritual ideas across vast distances. As the inheritors of a deep relationship with their land, the Ancestral Puebloans’ legacy endures in the cultural and architectural marvels they left behind, embodying a profound knowledge of adaptation and resilience that has inspired communities and researchers for centuries.
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11 Sept 2024
Cahokia: Exploring the Rise and Fall of North America’s Forgotten Civilization
Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, stands as a testament to the sophisticated urban and political development of the Mississippian culture. Located near present-day St. Louis, this thriving metropolis, home to as many as 20,000 people at its height, was a hub of trade and culture. Cahokia’s intricate urban planning featured massive earthen mounds used for political, ceremonial, and religious purposes, reflecting a highly organized society with a complex hierarchy. Its far-reaching trade networks connected much of North America, enabling the exchange of goods and ideas. Despite its success, the decline of Cahokia and the Mississippian culture remains a mystery. Possible causes include environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social unrest. The fall of this civilization had significant impacts on the region, reshaping the cultural landscape before the arrival of European settlers. Cahokia’s rise and fall demonstrate the advanced nature of indigenous societies long before European contact.
11 Sept 2024
From Ice Age Hunters to Maize Farmers: The Evolution of Early North American Societies
Between the end of the Clovis culture and the rise of the Mississippian civilization, North America experienced profound shifts in both environment and human society. As the Ice Age came to an end and megafauna disappeared, early inhabitants adapted by expanding their diets and foraging for smaller game, plants, and fish. Over millennia, these nomadic bands evolved into more sedentary communities, spurred by innovations like the domestication of crops and the development of pottery. Cultures such as the Adena and Hopewell introduced ceremonial mound-building and established vast trade networks across the continent, connecting distant regions. By 800 CE, this steady progression toward more complex societies culminated in the rise of the Mississippian culture, known for its monumental earthworks, centralized chiefdoms, and reliance on maize agriculture. This period of transition set the stage for the formation of advanced civilizations in North America, long before European contact.
8 Sept 2024
The First Americans: Migration, Survival, and Cultural Legacy
Long before Europeans set foot in the Americas, the continent was already home to diverse cultures with deep roots. The traditional theory suggests the first Americans crossed the Bering Land Bridge during the last Ice Age, migrating from Siberia to Alaska roughly 15,000 to 20,000 years ago. However, new evidence indicates that humans may have arrived even earlier through alternative routes. The coastal migration theory posits that early peoples traveled by boat along the Pacific coast, using marine resources to sustain their journey. Sites like Monte Verde in Chile and fossilized footprints in New Mexico suggest human presence dating back over 20,000 years, challenging the notion that migration occurred solely through Beringia. These early peoples, whether arriving by land or sea, adapted to a variety of climates—from the icy north to the temperate coasts—and developed distinct tools and hunting strategies, such as those associated with the Clovis culture. Over time, regional cultures emerged, setting the stage for the rich cultural diversity that would define Pre-European America. These early innovators laid the foundations for centuries of cultural development, long before European contact.
8 Sept 2024
Seeds of History Introduction
Welcome to Seeds of History, a podcast that dives deep into pivotal moments in history from a fresh, moderate conservative perspective. Hosted by Bennett Tanton, each episode breaks down key events, influential figures, and significant eras, making history accessible and engaging for everyone.
Explore captivating stories from the American Revolution, World Wars, and beyond, as we uncover the real lessons history teaches us today. We avoid progressive or “woke” interpretations, instead focusing on fact-based, balanced discussions that highlight the enduring importance of historical truth.
Whether you're a history buff or a curious learner, Seeds of History is your go-to source for compelling insights, thoughtful analysis, and digestible historical content. Subscribe and join us as we plant the seeds of knowledge, one episode at a time!
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