Also, diffusionists believe there is compelling evidence suggesting that some of indigenous peoples of America were descendants of ancient Semitic people, with some evidence suggesting a link to the Phoenicians, who are themselves linked to the ancient Assyrian Empire. This evidence consists of numerous...
Claims for contact between the Old World and the New World often involve the diffusion of domesticated plants. In this paper I will deal primarily with claims involving Mesoamerica. The Olmecs area is a favorite target of diffusionists claiming influence from Egyptians, through Phoenicians, Chinese,...