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Paul Hoffman

American internet pioneer

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Jan 13, 2026
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What archaeological evidence has been proposed for the location of San Miguel de Gualdape and how has it been linked to the 1526 expedition?

Scholars have proposed several candidate locations for San Miguel de Gualdape—most often Winyah Bay/Pee Dee (South Carolina), Sapelo Sound/Sapelo Island (Georgia), or the Savannah River—yet no archaeo...

Jan 19, 2026

What are the leading regional claims (South Carolina vs. Georgia) for San Miguel de Gualdape and who are the principal scholars advocating each site?

San Miguel de Gualdape’s precise location remains contested between competing South Carolina and Georgia claims, with substantial scholarly advocacy on both sides grounded in readings of 16th‑century ...