X ON THE MAP: The Ancient Cities of Indiana

The ruins of ancient cities, hidden in the woods of Indiana.
This is the story of how I found a nearly 150 year-old guidebook, in a university archive, and went on an adventure to find lost worlds. Eye-opening and intriguing, with places I’d never seen before. Come along for the ride!

[owlfethurz]

I'm glad you haven't given up on creating your videos. I really enjoy them. Thanks for posting this, Roger. For those of us who are time-travelers in our imaginations.

[justinrodriguez]

Native Texan here, ancient history is a passion of mine, and finding this piece of work is like finding gold🎉🎉🎉

[vickierogers]

As a child I lived in many states, but Indiana has always been closest to my heart. Living in the little town of Fort Branch, I was a free range kid who explored to my heart's content and had many adventures only a child would understand and appreciate. Thank you for this documentary about a beautiful and magical state that has sustained and comforted me throughout my 70 years.

[donbrown]

A fantastic video, thank you. I am a totally disabled Vietnam vet and I lost my ability to fulfill many of my dreams because of my injuries and now the years have further limited my ability to travel. Videos like yours and others allow me see many places that are now no longer available to me. Again, thank you.

[stacyellis]

The state of Indiana owes a huge debt to you, Roger! I'm sure I'm not the only one who can't wait to visit your state (after previously never giving it a thought!) and all because of your awesome films!

[ginamaria]

People who don’t know or don’t study History are at risk of repeating it and those who deliberately erase History are determined to repeat it Excellent video my friend ☺️💕 thoroughly enjoyed it .

[leespencer]

Your documentaries are the best!! No camera zooming, weird voices, or other junk. Love it! This is my first video to watch from you. Can't wait to see more!! Well done and very informative!!

[gw]

Its crazy how much mounds and other structures were bulldozed and renoved to make way, without documentation, so we have to thank the work that did document and persevere as much history they could, bravo for continuing the good work by spreading it here on youtube

[juststringsandsteve]

I live in South Eastern Indiana and have learned things about my state I never knew thanks to you! You have already put a few trips on my list with your videos. Keep up the awesome work!

[modee-bs]

This is one of the best, and most underrated, channels of YouTube. Excellent work Mr. Roger. You have a real talent in preparing and narrating these. Thanks for these great videos!

[JimJessup-zx]

Your comments are so appropriate.
I think all of us can appreciate the dignity and respect with which you have presented your findings.

Your findings will go down in the history books as conclusions as close to facts as is possible at this point in time. Thank you so much.

[jakegorman]

Once again, another great exploration documented for those with eyes to see. I'm left with the feeling of much that is left un said.

[izzywizzy]

I live in Anglesey North Wales - home of the druids and the place of the final standoff with the invading Romans. We value our ancient mounds, cromlechs & holy places. Found your video fascinating - hope it inspires people to visit.

[vincentrusso]

Wow.. network quality production, very well shot and researched throughly. Thanks so much for allowing us to tag along on your expedition. - Surry Virginia.

[DrMurdercock]

Bravo. Fellow Hoosier here, great production sir! History Channel lives through people like you. Thanks man

[katherinecooper]

Traveling back in time and watching the mounds being built would be so interesting.

[sentientnewspaper]

My grandfather actually owns Windsor Mound (the one in the beginning of the video) and has for about 60 years. We had it excavated in the 80s by an amateur group and then an official excavation by Ball State archaeologists in the early 90s. Human remains were found inside, along with a stone tomb somewhat similar to the one found in the Nowlin Site. We've accumulated quite the collection of arrowheads as well. Nice to see it featured in a video!

[RobHowell]

Another imo award winning documentary from Adventures with Roger.
Every time you put one out I’m like, he’s outdone himself yet again and yet again, you’ve outdone yourself 😂.
I’m so glad I came across your channel.
I hold the highest regard for you and your work that your put into these docs. Ancient people have been a fascination of mine since I was a teen and found my first arrowhead. I’ve been to some of the mounds mentioned here and my heads always on a swivel looking for the small signs that hardly anyone notices or just drives by because they live near them and are “nothing special “ because they see it every day. Like you I go to the town museums and usually end up talking with the admin or person running it and ALWAYS get fascinating stories .
And Also like you find it absolutely heartbreaking to know that these ancient structures have been wiped out .
The peoples who made these and their stories will be lost and gone forever sadly.
Even if I go to an antique shop and see recreated old maps I grab them and frame them in my “artifact room” and tell the kids and grandkids about the history behind them.
I hope to someday meet you, it would be an honor.

[transprter]

Wow, this was only posted 23 hours ago? Great video. Thank u for sharing adventures with people like me, who can't go on them for now. I also love history, and this kind of stuff fascinates me! Keep up the great work.

[terrysuemakesvideosforyou]

Thank you Rodger for this wonderful video! We have used old maps of mounds in Michigan to find sites too. Most of them are gone here. I told you before that I found out that in the1960's my family bought a new house that was where there had been a big"hill" and the developers had graded the"hill" down the street they were building. I heard things about Indian Mounds when I was an adult. My son who is very good at research found old pictures that were taken from air planes in the 1940's and there were two very large mounds that had been destroyed. We did find bones in the garden and some other things when i was a kid. The maps we found showed were all the mounds were in Michigan. Most are gone now. They were mostly along all the rivers and creeks. I have never told my sister or my late parents because I did not want to upset them. We know where two other mounds are that are not destroyed. They are on private property, but we found them on satellite images. I am so happy that you are still exploring! Have a great week!