America Unearthed Season 1 Episode 4 Giants in Minnesota
- TV-14
- January 11, 2013
- 43 min
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5.7 (14)
In season 1 episode 4 of America Unearthed titled "Giants in Minnesota," the show's host Scott Wolter investigates the possibility of a long-forgotten race of giants that may have inhabited the land in Minnesota.
The episode takes place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, where the bones of giant human-like individuals have been discovered in the past. The show starts with Scott examining the history of giants in ancient mythology and cultures, including the biblical story of David and Goliath, Norse mythology, and Native American lore.
Next, Scott meets with locals who claim to have found giant skeletons in the area. With the help of experts in forensics and archaeology, he examines the bones and tries to determine if they belonged to humans or some other species.
Scott also visits ancient burial mounds and stone structures in the area, which some believe were built by the giants and offer clues to their existence. He analyzes the symbols and glyphs found on the artifacts and deciphers their possible meanings.
The investigation takes Scott to various locations in Minnesota and neighboring states, where he interviews researchers, historians, and Native Americans to piece together the mystery surrounding the giants.
Throughout the episode, the theory of Nephilim - giants mentioned in the Bible - is brought up as a potential explanation for the discoveries in Minnesota. However, Scott explores the possibility that giants may have had a real presence in the area, connected to Native American history and even the mysterious mound-building culture which existed in North America between 3,000-800 BCE.
The episode offers an enthralling journey of exploration and investigation into the possibility of the existence of giants in Minnesota. Through research and scientific examination, Scott uncovers fascinating historical facts and explores possibilities of what might have really happened in the past. Whether the concept of giants is a myth or fact is up to debate, but the episode offers an intriguing perspective and insight into a lesser-known aspect of history.