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Who Killed the Last Giants of America?

One notable discovery occurred in 1885, when workers in Wisconsin unearthed a burial mound containing the skeletal remains of a giant said to be around 12 feet tall. This discovery made headlines at the time, with detailed reports

By The Secret History Of The WorldPublished 6 months ago 3 min read

The Giants of America: A Forgotten Chapter

In the distant past, towering giants roamed the vast landscapes of North America. These beings were not mere folklore or the product of overactive imaginations; they were real, as the records suggest. From ancient newspaper articles to tribal legends, stories of giant humanoids who once walked the earth abound. Reports claim their bones were discovered in archaeological digs, and their existence intrigues and perplexes those who dare to seek the truth.

One chilling question lingers in the background: Who killed the last giants of America?
What forces conspired to bring an end to these colossal beings? Was it the encroachment of new civilizations, divine judgment, or something more mysterious? The answers may lie hidden within the cryptic remnants of the past, waiting for us to piece them together.



The Evidence: Bone-Deep Mysteries

The giants’ story is not one of ancient myth alone. Numerous accounts of giant skeletal remains surfaced throughout America's 19th and early 20th centuries. Often over 10 feet tall, these remains were discovered in various regions: Ohio, Wisconsin, Nevada, and even as far south as Florida.

One notable discovery occurred in 1885, when workers in Wisconsin unearthed a burial mound containing the skeletal remains of a giant said to be around 12 feet tall. This discovery made headlines at the time, with detailed reports stating that the skull and bones were disproportionately large compared to those of modern humans. More bizarre were reports of skulls with double rows of teeth and unusual features, anatomical traits that didn’t align with the human standard.

In 1891, the Smithsonian Institution allegedly removed the remains of another giant discovered in Ohio, though no formal records of this particular find exist today. This pattern of giant skeletons being discovered and mysteriously disappearing became all too familiar.
Could these discoveries be evidence of a once-thriving race of giants that walked the land before us, or were they exaggerated stories passed down through generations?



The Native American Perspective: Tales of a Lost Race

Native American tribes have long told stories of giants who roamed the continent long before the arrival of European settlers. These giants were often depicted as powerful, sometimes terrifying beings with great strength and stature. The Iroquois spoke of a race of giant warriors wiped out in an epic battle. At the same time, the Paiute tribe in Nevada described a group of red-haired giants who lived in the region and were eventually driven out by the native tribes.

According to some accounts, the last of these giants were destroyed in a final conflict against the indigenous peoples of North America. The giants were described as brutal and aggressive, with their size and strength making them nearly unstoppable. Yet, despite their physical dominance, they were ultimately outsmarted and overwhelmed by the indigenous people. Some believe this event resulted from the giants' arrogance, while others think it was a divine act to rid the earth of these unnatural beings.

In Paiute oral traditions, the giants are said to have been driven into a cave system, where they were ultimately trapped and killed by a group of native warriors. This cave, located near Lovelock, Nevada, was later discovered to contain artifacts and bones that some claim belong to these giants, although scientific verification remains elusive.
These stories, passed down through generations, paint a picture of giants who once ruled the land, only to be defeated and erased from history.



The Smithsonian and the Mysterious Disappearances

One of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the giants is the involvement of the Smithsonian Institution. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many reports surfaced of giant skeletal remains being removed from archaeological sites by the Smithsonian. Yet, curiously, no definitive records or exhibitions of these remains exist today.
Some researchers claim that the Smithsonian was involved in a deliberate cover-up of these findings, perhaps to protect the established narrative of human history. Others suggest that the giants were not merely a physical anomaly but part of a larger, hidden history that might challenge everything we know about our origins.

Why would the Smithsonian, or any institution, conceal evidence of such extraordinary discoveries? Was it simply to protect the scientific community from embarrassment, or was there a deeper, more profound reason? The silence surrounding these discoveries only adds fuel to the fire of speculation. Could it be that the giants were not just a curiosity but evidence of a forgotten race that predated the indigenous peoples of the Americas and possibly even the arrival of European settlers?




The Final Days: A Mysterious End

So, who killed the last giants of America? Were they victims of natural forces, disease, famine, or environmental changes? Or was their demise the result of confrontation with the civilizations that followed? The truth may remain as elusive as the giants', but the quest for answers continues.

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I have spent the last twenty years studying and learning about ancient history, religion, and mythology. I have a huge interest in this field and the paranormal. I do run a YouTube channel

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