Jim Vieira: Footprints of the Gods: Extra Digits the Mark of the Giants

Summary

Footprints of the Gods delves into the phenomenon of polydactylism, investigating its occurrence in ancient civilizations and its ties to giants and gods. Authors Jim Vieira and Greg Maestro present compelling evidence from various cultures that challenges conventional historical narratives. This thought-provoking exploration invites listeners to reconsider humanity's origins and the significance of extra digits in our history.

Key takeaways

• 1Polydactylism: The presence of extra fingers or toes, linked to ancient myths and civilizations.
• 2Sumerian texts and biblical accounts reference extra digits as connected to giants and deities.
• 3Jim Vieira: A stonemason and researcher known for his work on ancient stone sites and giant reports.
• 4The Daily Giant: An online blog created by Jim Vieira that showcased daily giant reports for nearly two years.
• 5Vieira's TEDx talk was removed, paralleling actions taken against other alternative researchers like Graham Hancock.

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Transcript excerpt

You know, it's fun to get outside during the summertime here in the United States because. We have daylight Savings time. You know, the sun is to go down till sometimes eight thirty here in California, and I, as a hiker and person who loves the outdoors, I really appreciate it. It looks like Congress just passed it in the legislation to make daylight saving time full time, full time, and I don't know, I kind of like the season changes, but I also like being able to work when it's light. You know, I work late sometime in the studio here, and if I finish at like seven, I can go run out, drive a short distance ten minutes away and go for a hike. Isn't that kind of cool? I think it's great. Apparently a law was passed in nineteen seventy four that wasn't really well appreciated, and to this day, I think it's Hawaii and Arizona stick to one. I think they stick to daily the same as time. I don't know how that works, though. I guess if you fly into Arizona you just have to change your clock a little bit our fur or hour back. Hey, this is Clip, your host of Earth ancients. And as you know, I love the hike. I like to get out and do exercise and stretch the body. And I live in a state that isn't too hot and not too cold. I'm here in the San Francisco Bay Area and so the way it's fairly temperate. So I like to do that. So I don't know how it's going to go. I'll let you know if they do pass the law. ...

Excerpt from Earth Ancients, Jul 18, 2026. Rights remain with the original creators. Hear the full episode at the source.