Michael A. Susko is an interdisciplinary scholar with a deep interest in history, philosophy, and counseling psychology. He earned a degree in Philosophy and a Master's in Counseling Psychology, and has taught college courses that explore the intersections of history, culture, and psychology, including Archetypes in History, the History of Madness in Western Civilization, and the Symbolism of Indigenous Cultures. In Volumes I and II of Generational Mapping of World History, the author applies his generational framework to the study of both ancient civilizations and U.S. history. Special attention is given to the complex history of Indigenous peoples in the Americas and the Spanish influence on the development of U.S. culture. Through this work, the author seeks offer fresh insights into the generational cycles that shape the world 's history. His aim is to make history more accessible and relevant, bridging cultures and epochs with a lens that sees history as a living, evolving process.