In Whose Ruins

In Whose Ruins explores how American history has often been shaped by narratives that overshadow Indigenous histories, revealing four significant sites where myths of expansion and discovery have masked deeper costs, particularly to Native communities. Through a detailed examination of places like Native American earthworks, the Manhattan Project sites, and ancient petroglyphs, the book uncovers the hidden stories of exploitation and environmental destruction linked to America’s pursuit of power. Authored by historian Alicia Puglionesi, this work highlights how myths and selective memory have contributed to an unsustainable future, emphasizing the resilience and resistance of Native cultures amidst this history.