Kenneth L. Feder

Kenneth Feder, professor emeritus and archaeologist who writes on North American prehistory, offers a brisk tour of Native histories. He discusses labels for Indigenous peoples, critiques performative land acknowledgements, and reevaluates arrival dates with evidence like White Sands. Conversations cover migration routes, diverse adaptations and agriculture, complex societies, intertribal conflict, and the legacies of removal and boarding schools.

Kenneth L. Feder, a professor emeritus of anthropology and an expert in pseudoarchaeology, dives into the fascinating world of archaeology. He debunks myths about lost civilizations like Atlantis and discusses the true origins of rock art. Feder evaluates archaeological evidence for ancient migration, including the Viking presence in North America. He emphasizes the importance of scientific skepticism and highlights the richness of Native American histories, challenging romanticized views and underscoring the complexity of these societies.