Has Anthropology Degree, Reinterprets Archaeology

This blog's favourite US Amazon-explorer evidence eschewing cosplayer Luke Caverns has been busy:

 The Olmec World - San Lorenzo and La Venta (Mesoamerican History, Myth and Origins)

("This volume offers both a comprehensive introduction and a captivating narrative of the Olmec world-its geography, ecology, art, religion, and legacy. Written for mystery-seekers, history enthusiasts, and lovers of ancient civilizations, it brings to life the culture that stood at the dawn of the Americas, a civilization both foundational and forever enigmatic"). 

Publisher: Carmichael Press, Publication date: September 28, 2025, 258 pages ISBN-13: 979-8231987863. Carmichael Press is an independent publisher or indie imprint primarily utilized for self-publishing. The vast majority of his books have only been published within the last few months (ranging from mid-2025 through late 2026) and are currently listed in a way suggesting they are print-on-demand and open for pre-orders.

About the Author
Luke Caverns is an independent researcher, explorer, and former archaeology lecturer whose work bridges academic inquiry with field-based investigation. He began teaching archaeology in 2004, where he developed a reputation for bringing ancient civilizations to life through a combination of rigorous scholarship and a deep fascination with the mysteries of the past. From early in his career, Caverns was drawn beyond the traditional boundaries of the classroom. His interests expanded toward the great unanswered questions of human history-particularly the rise of the civilizations of the New World, the enduring enigmas of ancient Egypt, the monumental landscapes of Anatolia, and the global phenomenon of megalithic construction. These interests would eventually define his life's work.

Leaving formal academia behind, Caverns pursued a more immersive path, dedicating himself to both linguistic and field research. He undertook the study of Latin, Arabic, Spanish, and Quechua, equipping himself to engage directly with primary sources, regional histories, and local traditions across multiple cultural spheres. This linguistic foundation allowed him to move beyond translation and interpretation, opening a more direct connection to the civilizations he studies. His field experience includes participation in five archaeological excavations across South America, where he worked alongside researchers and local teams in environments ranging from high Andean plateaus to dense jungle terrain. These expeditions deepened his focus on pre-Columbian cultures, ancient trade networks, and the architectural achievements of early American civilizations.

Today, Caverns operates as a modern-day explorer, documenting and investigating little-known and often overlooked archaeological sites throughout Central America. His work combines on-site analysis, historical comparison, and a critical examination of both established and alternative interpretations of the ancient world. Blending the discipline of an academic with the curiosity of an explorer, Luke Caverns represents a new generation of independent researchers-one equally at home in ancient texts, remote landscapes, and the enduring mysteries of humanity's earliest civilizations.

There is a longish thread on the guy here: https://x.com/PastPaulitics/status/1915339940386185245 

Luke Caverns Books available through Amazon:

• Edfu Atlantis Theory: Zep Tepi and the Egyptian Genesis – September 12, 2025 • Nephilim Architecture and Megalithic Monuments – September 23, 2025 • The Olmec World - San Lorenzo and La Venta – September 28, 2025 • Antarctica Ancient Mysteries – October 3, 2025 • Nuragic Civilization, Sardinia's Stone Towers and Bronze Age Legacy – October 28, 2025

• Mystery of the Chachapoya Cloud People – March 19, 2026 • Neanderthals and Their World – March 29, 2026 • The Invisible Past: A Genetic History of Our Species – March 29, 2026 • The Hidden Story of Human Origins – April 1, 2026 • The Olmec Code: Symbols, Pyramids and the Dawn of Mesoamerica – April 9, 2026 • Ancient Peru Pyramids and Sky Temples – May 7, 2026 • Easter Island: Lost World of the Moai – May 8, 2026 • Unexplained Megaliths – May 9, 2026 • Mu and Lemuria: The Sunken Megalithic Civilization – May 9, 2026 • URUK, First City of the Gods – June 22, 2026 • Urartu, The Megalithic Key – July 2, 2026