1. Myth: Native Americans Came From a Single ‘Land Bridge’ Migration
A persistent myth claims that all Native Americans descended from one group crossing the Bering Land Bridge thousands of years ago. However, recent research paints a far more complex picture. Genetic and archaeological evidence now shows that multiple migration waves shaped the peopling of the Americas, with diverse ancestries contributing to Indigenous populations. As Smithsonian Magazine highlights, these findings challenge the outdated notion of a single migration and reveal a rich tapestry of origins across North and South America.
