Wayne Neighbors wrote: > The web news on this end described "drilling the back of the head" for > a "sample" but said little about what was done with it. I did not save > the link as I did not take the report seriously. > > The web news report contained no meaningful information to follow up > such as where to go (institutions, etc.) for further information. I > also wished to know more. Somewhat like the question down below that > begs to know: who is Roman Hristov? So I tried the publication route - > on the Internet - for Ancient Mesoamerica. > > Hi Wayne, apparently the drilling at the back of the head was to acquire samples for thermoluminescence testing (info found in one of your links). As far as this Roman Hristov person, I also have never heard of him; perhaps he's an independent scholar! As far as early contact between Europe and the New World, why not? BTW, the information you provided was thorough and informative. Thanks. Gerry 2/13/00 -- Gerald Reinhart Independent Scholar (650) 321-7378 [log in to unmask] http://www.alekseevmanuscript.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%