Ancient Copper Mining in Michigan: The Isle Royale & Keweenaw Peninsula Connection

Copper is one of the most important metals of human civilization, playing a crucial role in the development of the Bronze Age. While historians have long credited European and Middle Eastern sources for supplying copper during this era, new evidence suggests that massive amounts of copper were mined in Michigan’s Isle Royale and Keweenaw Peninsula … Read more

The Collapse of Bronze Age Colonies: Celestial Impacts and Cultural Disruptions

The Bronze Age was a period of incredible human advancement, marked by the rise of complex societies, extensive trade networks, and the development of metallurgy. However, by the end of the second millennium BC, many of these thriving civilizations suddenly collapsed. In Colonies on the Backside, Jay Stuart Wakefield explores the theory that celestial impacts … Read more

The Mounds: Echoes of Ancient Civilizations in the Americas

In Colonies on the Backside, Jay Stuart Wakefield takes us on a journey through the mysterious mounds of North America, exploring their construction, symbolism, and possible connections to ancient Old World civilizations. These massive earthworks, carefully arranged in geometric patterns and sometimes shaped like animals, stand as silent witnesses to an advanced and highly organized … Read more

Reading the Stones: What Megalithic Monuments Tell Us about Ancient Migration

Throughout history, civilizations have left their mark on the landscape in the form of megalithic monuments—massive stone structures aligned with celestial bodies and sacred sites. Within the pages of this historic book, “Colonies on the Backside“, Jay Stuart Wakefield has explored how these enigmatic structures might provide evidence of ancient migrations to the Americas. Could … Read more

Were the Americas Discovered Thousands of Years Before Columbus?

For centuries, the prevailing historical narrative has credited Christopher Columbus with the “discovery” of the Americas in 1492. However, within the pages of this book, “Colonies on the Backside”, Jay Stuart Wakefield has challenged this Eurocentric viewpoint by arguing that multiple ancient cultures may have reached the Americas thousands of years earlier. Through archaeological evidence, … Read more

Unveiling the Mysteries of Bronze Age Voyaging: Insights from Colonies on the Backside

In the evocative pages of Colonies on the Backside by Jay S. Wakefield, the Bronze Age emerges not merely as a period of primitive survival but as an era of remarkable exploration, ingenuity, and cultural exchange. Wakefield’s groundbreaking research on deciphered bronze axeheads provides a new lens through which to view ancient seafaring and the … Read more

Unearthing the Sun God’s Legacy: A Bronze Axe from the Beaker People and Its Mystical Connection to Mount Pico

The discovery of a 4,000-year-old hollow-core bronze axe attributed to the enigmatic Beaker People offers a fascinating window into a long-lost world of ritual, navigation, and volcanic reverence. With its intricate markings, vivid artistic depiction, and encoded geographic significance, this artifact transcends its utilitarian origins. Instead, it emerges as a ceremonial homage to the Sun … Read more

Hindu Influence in Central America: Echoes of Ancient Connections

History is replete with stories of migration, trade, and cultural exchange, often bridging seemingly distant civilizations in ways that leave behind fascinating clues. One such intriguing story involves the parallels between ancient Hindu culture and the indigenous civilizations of Central America. Jay S. Wakefield’s Colonies on the Backside dives deep into these connections, presenting evidence … Read more

Decoding Petroglyphs: What Ancient Carvings Reveal About Early Explorers

In Jay Stuart Wakefield’s groundbreaking book, “Colonies on the Backside,” the rich narrative of ancient civilizations’ exploration and colonization takes a surprising turn with his focus on petroglyphs. Within the pages of this book, the author has discussed intricate carvings etched onto rocks and other surfaces that serve as enduring records, offering a glimpse into … Read more