Abya Yala: 23,000 Years of Untold American History

Discover the untold stories of the land we now call America in Episode 1 of Abya Yala: The Land That Would Be Called America. Before the continent had its modern name, it was known by many others: Turtle Island, Anáhuac, Abya Yala. These names carry rich histories and narratives of the first peoples who called this land home. Join us as we journey beyond the outdated "Bering Strait" theory to uncover a history that stretches back 23,000 years, with human footprints in modern-day New Mexico and ancient sites in Chile over 18,000 years old.

From Alaska to Argentina, these early inhabitants thrived in diverse environments, mastering the art of living off the land through hunting, foraging, and fishing, all while maintaining a profound spiritual connection to the earth. Their oral traditions, telling of real events like volcanic eruptions and great floods, are now being confirmed by science, such as the Klamath people's account of Crater Lake's formation 7,000 years ago.

Long before this continent was named America, the first peoples of Abya Yala laid the foundations of the Americas with their rich and enduring history. Curious for more? Dive into suggested readings like "1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus" by Charles C. Mann, "The Earth Shall Weep: A History of Native America" by James Wilson, and "America Before: The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization" by Graham Hancock.

Stay tuned for Episode 2, where we'll explore how these early inhabitants pioneered agricultural practices that still sustain us today. You won’t want to miss it!