Dr. David Miano
@davidmiano
Historian of the ancient world. Keeping you up-to-date on what happened a long time ago. Please subscribe to my channel at:
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[NEW VIDEO] I count down the ten biggest antiquities crimes that got busted this past year. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/4HhuvAux9c4
[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
[NEW VIDEO] The top ten new discoveries that show that certain technologies were developed earlier than supposed. No woo. Watch here: youtu.be/_DY9cTWakcM
[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
[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
[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
[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
[NEW VIDEO] Ten mind-blowing ancient inscriptions unveiled this past year. Watch now=> youtu.be/-mLK7UULT2A
[NEW VIDEO] Con artists abound in this overview of the most interesting scams of the year. Give it a watch => youtu.be/jDjTZn31usY
[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
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
[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
[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
[NEW VIDEO] So many amazing discoveries this past year. Click here to see my top 20 picks => youtu.be/e4u_1KcHR9A
[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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[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
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
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...
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