No credible evidence supports the claim that the Smithsonian Institution covered up discoveries of ancient giant skeletons. This conspiracy theory suggests that the Smithsonian deliberately concealed evidence of oversized human remains to suppress an alternative history of human civilization. According to these tales, giant skeletons—sometimes described as reaching heights of 10 to 15 feet—were allegedly found across North America in the 19th and early 20th centuries and then secretly destroyed or hidden by the Smithsonian.
While such stories are widespread in alternative history circles, there is no verifiable documentation or reliable archaeological evidence to confirm these claims. The theory is largely based on sensational newspaper reports from the late 1800s, a time when exaggerated stories and pseudoscientific ideas about “giant races” were common in the media. Some photos circulated as “evidence” have been proven to be hoaxes or manipulated images.
Mainstream archaeologists and historians agree that these tales lack any scientific basis. The Smithsonian Institution has consistently denied any involvement in such a cover-up. The idea of ancient giants remains a popular topic in fringe theories, but it is not supported by credible research or archaeological findings.
