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The Petition of David Stewart, Forester to the Earl of Moray in Glenfinlay
Why people recommend it
The Petition of David Stewart, Forester to the Earl of Moray in Glenfinlay by David Stewart and William Campbell is a specialized historical text concerning Scottish forestry and regional heritage. On the podcast The Shawn Ryan Show in an episode titled #335 Ed Barnhart - The Amazon Rainforest is Hiding a Lost Civilization? released on August 31, 2026, Ed Barnhart referenced the work during a broader conversation about ancient cultures and social structures. Ed Barnhart mentioned that a new book had been released by his colleague David Stewart, pointing out that the text demonstrated how Maya elites engaged in continuous intermarriage over generations. Although the title specifically references a Scottish forester, the speaker used the author's broader research context to illustrate scholarly findings regarding elite marital alliances in ancient civilizations. The mention highlighted ongoing academic work exploring the intricate dynastic connections maintained by ruling classes across different historical epochs and geographical regions.
Who recommended it
- Ed Barnhart Recommended
Ed Barnhart — 1 mention
“There's a new book out by a great colleague of mine, David Stewart, who shows more and more how the Maya elites were intermaring nonstop.”