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They Had Names

Tracing the History of the North American Indigenous People

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Before the Pilgrims landed at Cape Cod, what was happening in North America? Who was there? What civilizations rose and fell? For years, the answers to these questions have been shrouded in mystery.

At the time of European contact, a diverse world of Native peoples thrived across the continent. What was their backstory? Who were the ancestors of the Sioux? Where did the Navajo come from? What about the Apache, the Comanche, the Cherokee?

They Had Names is the result of a multi-year deep dive into genetics, indigenous histories, archaeology, and linguistics—an ambitious quest to uncover answers to these questions.

In this book, you will explore pre-Columbian links between civilizations of the Old World and civilizations of the New. You’ll learn about unexpected connections between Mexico and tribes north of the Rio Grande. You’ll also discover that ancient ruins from North American civilizations still exist, that these ruins tell dramatic stories, and that they can still be visited today.

On this continent, peoples and kingdoms rose and fell, great battles were fought, heroes were enshrined—heroes whose names have been preserved.

©2025 Nathaniel Jeanson (P)2025 Nathaniel Jeanson Americas Biological Sciences Evolution & Genetics Genetics Indigenous Peoples Science United States Thought-Provoking Latin American Mexico
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It took me a while to get used to the narration & writing style. It’s well researched & an interesting look into the history of Native American peoples. A subject of which I know very little. Whether you believe in young Earth or not - the connections made are striking. Have a listen with an open mind and see what you think :) I look forward to future research updates.

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This is young earth, creationist nonsense. Audible needs a heavy disclaimer before exposing listeners to this offensive garbage.

Pseudoscience trash!

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