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The article discusses the discovery of a petroglyph of a giant's hand in Michigan and the search for a worldwide race of ancient giants. Topics discussed include the tale of the giant sea people called Formorach by the old Irish mythology, the tale about the two races of giants according to the Norse and other Germanic peoples of northwestern Europe, and the giants presented in the bible like sarcophagus, Amah or Amot and Goliath.

The article discusses the discovery of a foreign, pre-Columbian artifact in Los Angeles, California and the Hemet Maze Stone which provide clues to the state's prehistory. Topics include the mystery about the significance of the artifact's illustrated surface, its precise age and original purpose, the genetic similarities between modern Lebanese and Phoenicians and the connection between the Hemet Maze Stone and the pottery shards of archaeologist Daniel F. McCarthy.

Chapter 16 of the book "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: San Francisco: Including North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula and South Bay," Second Edition, by Jane Huber is presented. It explores California's Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve where hikers can enjoy the dramatic backdrop to the spectacular views in Ring Mountain that hosts Native American petroglyphs and an incredibly rare flower. It highlights the 405-acre preserve which was never developed due to a single flower Tiburon mariposa lily.

The article features several works of art created by Native Americans in North Carolina for decorative, functional, ceremonial and personal expression purposes. The Judaculla Rock in Jackson County is the largest rock art called petroglyphs in the state and is estimated to have been made between 3000 and 1000 B.C.E. Native Americans also crafted decorated baskets made of river cane, longleaf pine, maple and white oak for daily use. Other works of art include beads, jewelry and textiles.

A part of the book "Jamaica Absolutely" edited by Arif Ali is presented. It explores the significance of the Portland Point, which sits at the tip of the natural peninsula of Clarendon, Jamaica, and served once as the home of the Arawaks. It highlights the Jackson's Bay Cave which held original petroglyphs made by the Arawaks, with passageways of 12,000 feet having underground lakes and rock formations.