Summary:
- This article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the population of the Americas in 1492, before the arrival of European explorers.
- Researchers have long debated the exact population size, with estimates ranging from as low as 8 million to as high as 112 million people.
- The article highlights the challenges in accurately determining the pre-Columbian population due to the lack of reliable historical records and the difficulty in accounting for the devastating impact of diseases introduced by the Europeans.