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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Clovis First Hypothesis

from Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More · host Gary Arndt

In 1932, archaeologist Edgar B. Howard made a major discovery near the town of Clovis, New Mexico.  He found a stone spear point embedded in the rib of a woolly mammoth, which inspired what became known as the Clovis First Theory.  According to this theory, the creators of these spear points, known as the Clovis people, were the first to settle the Americas about 13,000 years ago. Archaeologists accepted this for decades, but new discoveries have put the theory into question.  Learn more about the Clovis First hypothesis and how it is being challenged on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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