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R. Jay Driskill

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R Jay Driskill brings a unique blend of journalistic storytelling and archaeological expertise to his exploration of ancient civilizations. A University of Florida graduate and Army veteran, he spent two decades in the newspaper business, honing his research skills and ability to make complex subjects accessible to broad audiences. This foundation proved invaluable when he pivoted to pursue his lifelong passion for archaeology and anthropology.

As both an archaeologist and anthropologist, Driskill specializes in Bronze Age civilizations, with particular expertise in the mysterious collapse that ended this pivotal period in human history. His academic rigor, combined with his journalist's eye for compelling narrative, allows him to bridge the
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“The smart play would be backing off. But I'd never built my reputation on smart moves—just effective ones.”
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“I slouched in my weathered deck chair, bourbon glass balanced on my knee, watching the sunset paint the sky over Fort Walton Beach in broad strokes of crimson and gold.”
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“The end of the Hittite Empire thus offers important insights into the dynamics of complex societies under stress.”
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“In recovering and studying the Hittite past, we not only illuminate an ancient civilization but also gain perspective on our own historical moment.”
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“The evening had that perfect October feel—warm enough to sit outside in a t-shirt but cool enough that the bourbon felt right, like a comfortable handshake between old friends.”
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“I slouched in my weathered deck chair, bourbon glass balanced on my knee, watching the sunset paint the sky over Fort Walton Beach in broad strokes of crimson and gold.”
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“Rules and Julian James had always maintained a relationship best described as 'open.”
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