About Dr. Rebecca Torres
Background
I earned my Ph.D. in Paleoanthropology from the University of New Mexico in 2012, focusing on early human migration patterns in the Americas. For the next decade, I worked within academic institutions, publishing research on anomalous dating results and archaeological evidence that challenged conventional migration timelines.
During those years, I encountered increasing resistance to research that questioned established narratives. Papers were rejected not for methodological flaws, but because their conclusions were "too controversial." Funding proposals that challenged orthodox views were dismissed out of hand. The message was clear: stick to the accepted story, or find yourself marginalized.
Why I Left Academia
In 2022, I made the difficult decision to leave institutional research and establish myself as an independent investigator. This choice came with significant sacrifices—no tenure, no institutional resources, no guarantee of funding. But it also brought something invaluable: the freedom to pursue evidence wherever it leads, without institutional pressure to conform.
Independent research allows me to investigate questions that academic archaeology avoids. I can examine anomalous finds with fresh eyes, apply rigorous methodologies without ideological constraints, and publish results based solely on evidence rather than orthodoxy.
Research Philosophy
My approach is simple: follow the evidence, even when it contradicts accepted models. This doesn't mean abandoning scientific rigor—quite the opposite. Every claim must be supported by solid evidence, every methodology must be sound, and every conclusion must be defensible.
What it does mean is refusing to dismiss evidence simply because it doesn't fit current paradigms. Human prehistory is far more complex than our textbooks acknowledge, and only by honestly examining all the evidence—including the anomalies—can we hope to understand our true origins.
Current Work
My research focuses on several key areas:
- Anomalous radiometric dating results from archaeological sites
- Evidence for pre-Clovis human presence in the Americas
- Unexplained similarities between geographically distant ancient sites
- Early human species dispersal patterns that challenge current models
- Application of paleoanthropological methods to extreme environments
In 2024, I was invited to participate in an Antarctic research project, applying paleoanthropological analysis in one of Earth's most challenging environments. While confidentiality agreements limit what I can share publicly, this work represents an exciting opportunity to expand the scope of human origins research.
Publications & Media
I've published numerous papers in academic journals (prior to 2022) and continue to share my research through this blog, my book "Before Sapiens: The Lost Migrations," and appearances on podcasts exploring alternative perspectives on human history.
My work has been featured in discussions alongside researchers like Graham Hancock, Randall Carlson, and others who question orthodox archaeological narratives. While I don't agree with every alternative theory, I believe these conversations are essential for advancing our understanding of the past.
For research collaboration inquiries or media requests, please visit my contact page.