Origins of the first Americans

Thanks everyone for continuing to view the videos and support the channel! It won't be quite the amazing place it used to be without Nick, but we have plans to keep his vision going!

I just wanted to say. Youtube history for me will never be the same after Nick's passing, his positive and enthusiastic presence and work was very special to me and it kept me hooked to all kinds of different subjects that weren't that interesting to me. But I am very happy that the channel is still active, for that way I will keep remembering him and never forget to be interested in history. Thank you DW Draffin, you have the best reading voice I've ever heard.

Thank you for continuing the legacy. This channel was and is a gift that deserves to live on and enrich the world of each viewer.

No doubt a lot of us watching this long-awaited video, the project Nick worked so hard and was so eager to create, are doing so with a bittersweet appreciation. I had only just found out Nick fell ill before realizing he'd reached out via Academia and replied to the old message hoping he would soon be well. He was a brilliant and, perhaps more importantly, warm soul. He will be so, so missed be everyone that not only knew him, but knew of him. We were so fortunate to have had him on this earth for a while and share all our passions for history, integrity, compassion, and justice. You'll be missed.

I'm happy to see the channel continue. Although it still stings that Nick is no longer part of it. I hope his wife and kids are doing ok.

I am so sorry that we lost Nick, but I am glad that we still have his channel. Thank you for continuing it. It’s a great positive experience.

I'm happy to see a silver lining of Nick's legacy living on

Thank you for continuing the channel Nick started, to continue teaching about history! He is missed. I pray for his family daily with his passing.

Rest easy, Nick. Thank you for your works.

Thanks for all the effort everyone has put forth into the channel. Best wishes and prayers for the family.

So happy to see another video from SAMA! Lovely that you are continuing the work. Nick must be smiling 💖

“Sunrise Girl Child” and, “Dawn Twilight Child Girl,” may be the earliest found versions of names that are still used today: Dawn and Venus respectively.

This channel has been a joy and delight since its inception. For as long as you guys keep putting up videos, I will keep watching.

Just discovered this channel and just finding out the story of the narrator and creator of the channel. Im just a random nerd who loves this format. I did donate and appreciate you keepinf these videos going. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace.

That was absolutely lovely, well done, well researched. I trust this channel and the information it offers. Thank you very much!

Thank you, DW, for picking up the torch from Nick.

This channel continues! Bravo - we're with you, Nick!

Nice to see this continuing.

thank you Nick for the gift that keeps giving(and for all that have helped it keep going). this is a stunning piece of work!

Thank you for keeping his passion and his vision going.