Luke Caverns

American Explorer,  Anthropologist Luke Caverns is an American anthropologist, explorer, and researcher whose work focuses on the deep symbology, cultural diffusion, and technological continuity of ancient civilizations across Mesoamerica, Central America, and South America. His research examines how pre-Columbian societies may have been far more interconnected than traditionally acknowledged, sharing systems of knowledge, religious cosmologies, architectural principles, and symbolic languages across vast regions—and possibly across oceans. Coming from a lineage of explorers, antiquarians, missionaries, and treasure hunters active in the American Southwest since the late 19th century, Luke inherited a lifelong passion for discovery and ancient history. His grandfathers were cattle drivers and explorers who searched for lost Spanish gold and ancient artifacts, instilling in him an investigative spirit that bridges academic anthropology with field exploration. This background has shaped Luke’s ability to approach ancient mysteries with both scholarly rigor and a willingness to challenge conventional historical frameworks. Luke has served as a guest expert on the History Channel and continues to bring academic insights to a wider audience through his research, lectures, and media work. His ongoing studies emphasize the importance of recognizing cultural exchange and shared knowledge systems long before the modern era of globalization—offering a more integrated view of human history. He is also the creator and host of the YouTube and Spotify series The First Explorers, which examines firsthand accounts from early explorers at the edges of the known world. By revisiting original narratives and overlooked evidence, the series sheds new light on what ancient explorers and early chroniclers actually encountered—and what their observations may reveal about lost civilizations, forgotten histories, and even extinct species.