The Indo-Europeans: In Search of the Homeland

Journey back millennia into the complex world of Indo-European origins. Before archaeogenetics revolutionized the field, historians and researchers relied solely on linguistics and archaeology to navigate the monstrous challenge of reconstructing the Indo-European genesis story. Benoist's work explores the theories and methods that once dominated the discipline, showcasing the creative, multi-disciplinary approaches scholars took to incrementally characterize the mystery of the Proto-Indo-European homeland. From the Anatolian and Kurgan hypotheses to the possibility of a Mesolithic or Paleolithic origin, this short offers a comprehensive overview of the various ideas and challenges involved in piecing together this ancient puzzle. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the evolution of thought surrounding Indo-European origins and the enduring quest to understand the linguistic and cultural heritage that has influenced so much of the modern world.