The Basement: Ed Barnhart | Lost Cities, Botflies, and a Magic Number
Dr. Ed Barnhart, who discovered a lost Maya city at 26, reflects on the human, political, and scientific dimensions of archaeology—from jungle survival and academic rivalries to cutting-edge theories about ancient engineering and astronomy. His journey reveals how personal grit, indigenous
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