About the Authors

KATHLEEN O’NEAL GEAR is a former state historian and archaeologist for the U.S. Department of the Interior. She has twice been rewarded for her “outstanding management” of our nation’s cultural heritage. You can sign up for email updates here.

    

W. MICHAEL GEAR holds a master’s degree in archaeology and has worked as a professional archaeologist since 1978.

Together, the Gears are the bestselling authors of the North America’s Forgotten Past series, which has sold over 7.7 million copies. You can sign up for email updates here.