Human Origins

When early American pioneers pushed westward into the untamed wilderness of Ohio, they expected to face harsh winters, dense forests, and untrodden landscapes. What they did not anticipate was stumbling upon the remnants of a forgotten, towering race buried beneath the soil. Or so the modern legend goes. The discovery of the Conneaut Giants in the early 19th century remains one of the most contentious archaeological mysteries in North America. These supposedly massive skeletons, unearthed from sprawling ancient burial grounds, challenged everything the settlers knew about the continent's history. Then seemingly vanished. Mark Hubbe, an anthropology professor at Ohio State University, said there is no evidence of giant skeletons in Ohio. He said he is confident the repeated claims are