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| Born | December 16, 1999 | |||||||||
| Alma mater | University of Maine | |||||||||
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| Years active | 2021–present | |||||||||
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| Associated acts | Stefan Milo | |||||||||
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Last updated: July 26, 2025 | ||||||||||
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| Followers | 2 million | |||||||||
| Likes | 42.4 million | |||||||||
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Milo Rossi (born December 16, 1999), known mononymously as Miniminuteman is an American environmental scientist, archaeologist, author and science communicator.[1] He is best known for producing educational content that focuses on archaeology, anthropology, and the debunking of pseudoscientific historical claims.[2][3] Rossi gained prominence through his videos on TikTok and YouTube.
Early life
[edit]Born and raised outside Boston, Rossi developed a passion for archaeology early on through reading National Geographic and library books. He enrolled at the University of Maine[4] in 2018, majoring in environmental science with a strong interest in anthropology. After an introductory archaeology course taught by Dr. Daniel Sandweiss, he added archaeology to his academic pursuits and graduated with a combined focus in environmental science and anthropology in 2022.[5][6]
Career
[edit]Milo Rossi began creating content related to archaeology and history on TikTok in 2021 while studying at the University of Maine. His videos, which often use humor and satire,[2] focus on debunking pseudoscientific theories, fringe archaeology, and conspiracy claims about ancient civilizations. Building on his success on TikTok, Rossi launched the Miniminuteman YouTube channel after his friend recommended trying it.[7] He now produces longer-form videos that combine commentary,[1] on-site travel segments,[8] and interviews with experts.[9]
Rossi’s content frequently addresses topics such as ancient monuments, human prehistory, and misrepresentations of indigenous cultures.[10][11] He is known for critiquing popular pseudoarchaeological figures and television programs, including Graham Hancock’s Ancient Apocalypse.[12][13] He also hosts a series on his channel titled Awful Archaeology where he debunks various pseudoarchaeological theories and misconceptions.[14]
In addition to his online presence, Rossi has given public lectures on the role of social media in combating archaeological misinformation.[15] He was invited to speak at the University of Maine, his alma mater, and at professional archaeology conferences, where he discusses strategies for public outreach and science communication.[7] He has also written a book, titled The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful published on October 3rd 2023, where he presents various tales through human history.[16][17][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Miniminuteman". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ a b "Miniminuteman". TV Tropes. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ a b Known, Miss (2023-11-30). "In Review: The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful". Miss Known. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ CCA_wplogin15 (2024-08-28). "Milo Rossi: Combating Archaeological Pseudoscience w/Social Media | Collins Center for the Arts". Retrieved 2025-07-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Millions watch UMaine grad's videos debunking pseudoscience". WGME. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ "Combating Archaeological Pseudoscience through Social Media - a Public Talk by Milo Rossi (Miniminuteman) - Hudson Museum - University of Maine". Hudson Museum. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ a b "Alum, YouTuber Milo Rossi to present on campus - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - University of Maine". 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ Miniminuteman (2023-07-26). Göbekli Tepe: The Place That Rewrote History. Retrieved 2025-07-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ Miniminuteman (2023-02-28). I Watched Ancient Apocalypse So You Don't Have To (Part 1). Retrieved 2025-07-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ Miniminuteman (2022-01-11). Awful Archaeology Ep. 3: The Grave Creek Stone. Retrieved 2025-07-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Science Illiteracy And You with Milo Rossi | Milo Rossi | miniminuteman | Thu, Apr 17, 2025 | Budig Hall 130". posh.vip. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Miniminuteman (2023-02-28). I Watched Ancient Apocalypse So You Don't Have To (Part 1). Retrieved 2025-07-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Investigating YouTuber Miniminuteman - Graham Hancock Official Website". 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ Miniminuteman (2021-12-21). Awful Archaeology Ep. 1: The Oldoway Man. Retrieved 2025-07-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Milo Rossi YouTube Science Influencer". The University of Kansas. Retrieved 2025-07-26.
- ^ Rossi, Milo (2023-10-03). The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful: Curious and Incredible Facts that Will Blow Your Mind. Wellfleet Press. ISBN 978-1-57715-341-2.
- ^ "Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful - Milo Rossi". www.allenandunwin.co.nz. Retrieved 2025-07-28.