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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Don't you hate those thumbnails where the host is making an exaggerated expression? Well, too bad. This video, "10 Shocking Events Not Taught in School" is still full of interesting info. Check it out => youtu.be/d6UWv_WmjQk

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

[NEW VIDEO] You may know it as the place with the temple that supposedly depicts a worldwide flood, but the site of Xochicalco is so much more than that. Check out the latest Antiquities Explorer episode here => youtu.be/x8fcImBN5UM

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Debates between scholars about ancient history topics abound. Here are my ten picks for the most interesting controversies of the past year. Click to watch => youtu.be/lyWmMc3mSfo

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Somewhere, someone told you it happened. But they were wrong. "10 Famous Ancient Events That Never Happened." Click to watch => youtu.be/2ZbLzU6HdbQ

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

[NEW VIDEO] The largest pyramid in the world up close and personal. Who were the people that made it? I tell you what we know. Click here to watch => youtu.be/1O83I2YMDho

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Join me as I go to the Valley of Oaxaca to investigate one of the most fascinating cultures of ancient Mesoamerica. Click here to get the full story of the Zapotecs => youtu.be/bV_4XySFa94

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

[NEW VIDEO] My take on the new Odyssey movie. youtu.be/QIx20sRh2Ek

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Archaeological finds are one thing, but what happens after we discover things? That's when we get into the good stuff! Check out my picks of the best historical discoveries of 2025-2026 => youtu.be/xffj300BLVM

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I will be restreaming the 6th annual conference of the Save Ancient Studies Alliance. This year's theme: "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Ancient Apparel." If you are interested in ancient customs, take some time out of your day to watch! youtube.com/live/A5CogcB...

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SASA Virtual Conference Day 1

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

[NEW VIDEO] There have been many theories proposing exactly where the Huns came from, what people they are descended from, and what language they spoke. Do we have a better idea now of their origins? I go over the latest scientific research here. Click to watch=> youtu.be/niMubrneHf8

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Many people think that the general collapse of Maya urban culture was universal. They couldn't be more wrong. In this one, we look at cities that survived for hundreds of more years. Click to watch=> youtu.be/OAjiKtWFBHM

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

[NEW VIDEO] I count down the ten biggest antiquities crimes that got busted this past year. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/4HhuvAux9c4

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

[NEW VIDEO] For a long time, people thought that ancient Maya society was relatively peaceful, in contrast to that of the Aztecs. When these murals were found, people were shocked. See them up close here and in person here => youtu.be/P6pebqAkZFY

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

[NEW VIDEO] The top ten new discoveries that show that certain technologies were developed earlier than supposed. No woo. Watch here: youtu.be/_DY9cTWakcM

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

[NEW VIDEO] In my recent trip to Mexico, probably my favorite site was Yaxchilan, a city that hardly gets visited, because it is not easy to get to. But boy, was it worth the effort! Give this video a watch and let me know what you think! => youtu.be/-Upqi5J3Cno

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Save Ancient Studies Alliance @saveancientstudies.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Mark your calendar to join SASA’s 6th Birthday Bash Fundraiser! April 29th-May 5th 2026 We are celebrating the completion of a successful sixth year with SASA’s Birthday Bash Fundraiser Sign up to be a Racer in our #Triathlon, and start bringing in donations today saveancientstudies.org/birthdaybash

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Why did the Egyptians not have an "Iron Age" when all their neighbors did? I dive into this question in the latest episode of Ancient Mysteries. Click to watch => youtu.be/0j05ixOulV0

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

[NEW VIDEO] We explore a city unlike any other in the Maya world, where they built in brick, instead of stone. Why is that? What exactly does a Maya brick city look like anyway? Find out here. youtu.be/YYPIpwncp6M

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

[NEW VIDEO] There is so much about the OLMECS that you don't hear about. This video tries to rectify that problem. Watch here => youtu.be/0Djq40CrS3E

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Ten mind-blowing ancient inscriptions unveiled this past year. Watch now=> youtu.be/-mLK7UULT2A

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Con artists abound in this overview of the most interesting scams of the year. Give it a watch => youtu.be/jDjTZn31usY

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Why has “alternative archaeology” become a dead end instead of a path to discovery? And why do these beliefs so often become part of a person’s identity? I offer my thoughts here => youtu.be/4uvD30xw_ZY

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A sophisticated rotary drill from Egypt's Predynastic Period has been identified among artifacts discovered at Badari. It is the earliest example of this technology found so far. buff.ly/3re3WVT

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

[NEW VIDEO] In this age of advanced technology, newer tools get employed in the quest to understand the ancient past. My new video goes over the latest advancements. Check it out => youtu.be/3W7cwTfhlt0

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

[NEW VIDEO] Come with me down into the depths of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings to learn how the Egyptians tried to conquer death. Click here=> youtu.be/7iFQ7JLpiO0

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

[NEW VIDEO] So many amazing discoveries this past year. Click here to see my top 20 picks => youtu.be/e4u_1KcHR9A

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

[NEW VIDEO] What might we have to look forward to this coming year? Here are my picks for the most anticipated archaeology projects of 2026! Click here to watch => youtu.be/i0W-XOPRtNg

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Get a T-shirt to annoy the fantasy archaeologists. The Pyramids - 100% Egyptian Made. Makes a great gift too! worldofantiquity.dashery.com/products/841...

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

[NEW VIDEO] What incorrect assumptions about ancient history did we have to retract this year? Find out in my latest video, 10 Ancient History Myths Busted in 2025. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/X035QqagO00

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This vid has been out a couple of weeks, but I didn't get a chance to announce it, since I was traveling. In this one, I examine claims made by fantasy-archaeology proponents about the Smithsonian. Give it a watch=> youtu.be/KZivcQ98I9g

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

[NEW VIDEO] Have you ever wondered what an Egyptian temple looked like when it was new? In this video, I show you restoration work done on a temple that brings back the original colors, and it is amazing! => youtu.be/0TVH-IRsItA

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

[NEW VIDEO] Think the past is polite? Think again. I spent a year tracking the creepiest discoveries. Evidence of ritual, violence, and beliefs that will give you the willies. Click here to watch, if you dare=> youtu.be/PFV1Cv-Njmc

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

[NEW VIDEO] In a desert wasteland stand the remains of a massive monument built before the pyramids, the first major monumental construction of the Egyptians. The site is off limits to tourists, but guess who went there and got some video of it? This guy. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/MiEkedoaokI

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

[NEW VIDEO] One of the greatest of the surviving ancient temples of Egypt is the one at EDFU. In this new video, I look into the origins of this much-talked about ancient monument. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/hB6HvgHfjJE

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

At 2pm ET today, I will be going live to share the most interesting archaeological and ancient historical finds of the month, and answer viewer questions. Come join the fun! youtube.com/live/DPUekur...

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Ancient art has suggested that brown bears were among the animals that gladiators fought back in Roman times, but a scientific research team working in Serbia has now found direct evidence of this in bones. buff.ly/gDXBi9U

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Scientists have found evidence that the same bacterium that caused the famous Black Death also was the source of the more ancient Plague of Justinian that ravaged the Eastern Roman Empire between 541 and 750 CE. buff.ly/F4OnDFX

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

[NEW VIDEO] This is an ancient piece that has always fascinated me, so I did some research, and this is what I found => youtu.be/sMWVuLqBj0A

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

[NEW VIDEO] In this countdown, we explore the Top 10 Ancient Underwater Discoveries of the Past Year, from shipwrecks packed with cargo to submerged ports, statues, and even a stone bridge that rewrites history. Watch now=> youtu.be/gXaul39qw6Q

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

[NEW VIDEO] [NEW VIDEO] In the south of Egypt, on a bend of the Nile lies one of Egypt’s strangest temples: Kom Ombo. Built for two opposing gods, it sits beside catacombs filled with 300 mummified crocodiles. Watch my latest Antiquities Explorer adventure here=> youtu.be/-OWONUzzzdA

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

In a video coming in a few days, I take you through the ancient temple of Kom Ombo in Egypt. Around every corner is a fascinating piece of history to examine. Here's a little taste. youtube.com/shorts/DJRnc...

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Advanced medical instruments depicted on Egyptian temple!

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

An elite residence (possibly a palace) has been discovered at site of Licapa in northern Peru. The structure belongs to the Moche culture and dates to the 7th century CE. buff.ly/mTqzpae

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Dr. David Miano @davidmiano.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

[NEW VIDEO] Did the Roman kings actually exist? A new episode of Ancient Mysteries dives into the topic. Check it out => youtu.be/VOJ4dZ-ag00

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