Michael Button is a dynamic independent investigator, content creator, and researcher dedicated to exploring the hidden patterns and mysteries of ancient history. With a focus on overlooked civilizations, dramatic sea-level changes and obscured archaeological sites, he blends narrative curiosity with investigative drive to bring fresh questions to the surface.

Through his online platform, Michael publishes video essays and field-investigations examining topics like submerged landscapes, megalithic architecture and anomalous artifacts. He engages a growing audience of history fans, amplifying the idea that some of our planet’s most profound stories remain untold.

Driven by a belief that the past holds keys to understanding the present — and perhaps even the future — Michael encourages viewers to look beyond conventional textbooks and join him in the search for what lies beneath the surface of human origins.

The Deep History of Human Intelligence 

For most of history, we’ve been told that intelligence suddenly appeared - a spark that made us human. But what if that story is wrong? In this talk, we’ll trace the hidden, ancient roots of the human mind. We’ll explore how intelligence didn’t erupt overnight, but evolved slowly, shared across multiple human species over nearly two million years. This is the forgotten story of how thinking itself became human.