History / Prehistory

David Sibray and Amanda Hinchman visit the Criel Mound in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Prehistoric burial mound in West Virginia contains remarkable secret

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Rising above the end of this city’s central avenue, the prehistoric Criel Mound—one of the largest burial mounds in West Virginia—has long captivated both onlookers and archaeologists alike. Over the years, its origins have sparked countless theories—ranging from tales of mythic giants to speculation about a lost tribe of Israelites. In … Read more