Ancient Apocalypse - Explained

In this episode, we will cover the recent debate between Dr. Flint Dibble from Cardiff University and Graham Hancock on the Joe Rogan Podcast. The first part of the show will be a sort of answer to Flint Dibble's article in Sapiens. In the second part of the episode, I’m joined by Professor Howard Williams, also known as Archaeodeath on TikTok and YouTube. We will discuss our thoughts on the debate and what was good and bad. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters and members portal subscribers, whose contributions enrich our exploration of these mysterious topics. Your support keeps our investigations thorough and grounded. As always, you can find additional resources, source citations, and contact information on our website at diggingupancientaliens.com. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving us a five-star review—it really helps! In "Digging Up Ancient Aliens," we explore the fascinating intersections of alternative history, archaeology, and the claims surrounding ancient alien theories in popular media. I'm your host, Fredrik, guiding you through the world of pseudo-archaeology. Contact: https://diggingupancientaliens.comfredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comfacebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienhttps://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support Music The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here Support the show! We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses.

How were the great pyramids of Giza built? This is a question that's been asked for a long time. The answers have been ranging from those based on the best available evidence to the more far-out ideas. Among those there are suggestions that such precision and scale could only be the work of extraterrestrial intervention. But what do the most recent archaeological discoveries and scientific experiments tell us? This time we delve into the true ingenuity behind these monumental structures. The pseudo-historical narratives often propose that the pyramids' advanced engineering and astronomical alignments are beyond human capability. Yet, a closer examination of historical records, architectural techniques, and archaeological findings reveals a different story. Come with and find out how the pyramids at Giza where built. Sources can be found on the webpage In Digging up Ancient Aliens, our host Fredrik uses his background in archaeology to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between in popular media, such as Ancient Aliens, Ancient Apocalypse, and many other places. In this episode: The Orion Constellation Theory Construction Insights Materials and Methods Ramp Theories and Labor Techniques Mysteries and Misunderstandings More episodes on pyramids and stone technology: Not since Sneferu - Pyramid building 101, Power of the Obelisk, The non-mystery of Puma Punku and Tiwanaku Support the show! We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon here Member Portal Contact: https://diggingupancientaliens.comfredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comfacebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienhttps://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support Music The intro music is Lily of the

In this episode of Digging Up Ancient Aliens, the host, Fredrik, revisits Gunung Padang, a site in Indonesia that has become known due to a study and a pseudo-documentary on Netflix. We compare Ancient Aliens narratives and Graham Hancock's Atlantis Hyperdiffusion Theory. The then-sitting government initiated the excavation project at Gunung Padang in 2011 as part of a strategy to redefine nationalistic ideas and create a new national monument founded on an imagined advanced civilization. Now, both Ancient Aliens, Graham Hancock, and other Atlantis believers claim that the site reveals a 300-foot-tall step pyramid dating back at least 10,000 years. We will spend this episode looking at the hard evidence, the funding, and the reality of the claims, both from Ancient Aliens, Graham Hancock, Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, and others. It will be an information-packed episode where we will discover how pseudoscience actively defunds vulcano monitoring programs. How Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis has been disproven and how to not do your C14 dating. We also spent time among the Toraja people in Indonesia and learned about their culture. And what on Earth does Megan Fox have to do with any of this? As always, sources and a transcript can be found at the episode page. In this episode: Gunung Padang Follow the money The paper: "Geo-archaeological prospecting of Gunung Padang buried prehistoric pyramid in West Java, Indonesia" Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis - busted! Misuse of mythology The Toraja people Tongkonan What is Gunung Padang? Contact: https://diggingupancientaliens.comfredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comfacebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienhttps://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support Music The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here ...

Halloween is soon upon us. Therefore, we will venture into the world of mummies, vampires, Camazotz, and draugr from an archaeological perspective. So we will look at how mummies became a medicine in Europe, the Book of the Dead, and the afterlife of Ancient Egypt. Then we will talk about the bat creature Camazotz, usually depicted with a knife and a human head in his hand. Lastly, we will discuss the draugr from Viking mythology. Was the draugr a ghost, undead, or something else, and what did the Vikings do to protect themselves from these creatures? Are there any archeological records of these beings, and what can we say about them? In Digging up Ancient Aliens, our host Fredrik uses his background in archaeology to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between in popular media, such as Ancient Aliens, Ancient Apocalypse, and many other places. Contact: https://diggingupancientaliens.comfredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comfacebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienhttps://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public Store Music The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here Support the show! We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the...

It's summertime, so why not take a breath and relax? While examining pseudo-scientific claims is important, it's good to remember to take a breath and relax. It is also essential to look at the source material for the claims we investigate. So we will combine these things and have a bit of summer reading. This episode is different since we will spend time reading Plato's work "Critias" from start to finish. As you might know, this is the source for the Atlantis story, and you will get it uncensored in all its glory. So take a break, have some coffee, and let's tune in to the ongoing lecture from Plato. In Digging up Ancient Aliens, our host Fredrik uses his background in archaeology to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between in popular media, such as Ancient Aliens, Ancient Apocalypse, and many other places. In this episode: Introduction to the story 3:10 Plato: Critias Initial dialogue 6:00 Atlantis Story - Part 1 12:17 Atlantis Story - Part 2 17:42 Atlantis Story - Part 3 37:24 Contact: https://diggingupancientaliens.comfredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comfacebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienhttps://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public Store Support the show! We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon here Member Portal Music The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named

In this episode, we continue to look into Graham Hancock's new Netflix show, Ancient Apocalypse. Join Fredrik, who uses his background in archaeology and a bit of skepticism to look deeper into the claims presented in the show. Is Hancock on to something we missed, or are there better explanations? This is the final chapter of our Ancient Apocalypse saga. We have looked at Hancock's origin and spent time at several different sites in episodes 2 and 3. In this episode, we visit the infamous Bimini Road in the Bahamas. This site has long been touted as evidence of everything from extraterrestrial visitation to Graham Hancock's lost civilization. But is there any evidence to support these claims? We critically examine the site and its history, separating fact from fiction. We then delve into the world of old maps, including Piri Reis's map of the world, which has been the subject of much speculation and controversy. Is there any evidence suggesting that this map proves advanced ancient civilizations existed? We examine the claims and see where the evidence sets the course. Later, we're joined by archaeologist Jens Notroff, an expert on Göbekli Tepe, an archaeological site that has been the subject of many pseudoscientific theories. Jens shares his knowledge and insights about the site, bringing you the latest research. He has also been involved in the project Tepe Telegrams. Finally, we explore the archeoastronomy claims made by Martin Sweatman and presented by Graham Hancock. Are these claims based on solid evidence or mere speculation? We examine the evidence and present a critical analysis. In this episode: Bimini Road (2:33) Piri Reis Map and Oronteus Finaeus (11:50) Göbekli Tepe (20:32) Interview with Jens Notroff (21:09) Göbekli Tepe - The stellar connection (44:32) ---------------------------------------- Read more about Jens Notroff and his projects here: https://jensnotroff.com/ https://www.dainst.blog/the-tepe-telegrams/ ---------------------------------------- Social Media: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien Contact:

In this episode, we continue to look into Graham Hancock's new Netflix show, Ancient Apocalypse. Join Fredrik, who uses his background in archaeology and a bit of skepticism to look deeper into the claims presented in the show. Is Hancock on to something we missed, or are there better explanations? In part one, we learned about Graham Hancock's origin and inspiration. We learned about Gunung Padang, Cholula Pyramid, and the Malta Mystery in part two. This time we will continue looking into the sites he brings up as evidence. We will visit the large complex of Poverty Point and see what we know and how we know it—looking at some theories Hancock has left out. After that, we're back with the Serpent Mound, was Hancock banned from the site? We also look into the current discussion about the age of the mound. Lastly, we will go down underground and visit Derinkuyu. Was this a location people used to seek shelter from armies or aliens? Or was it an ark protecting humankind from the serpents in the sky? In this episode: Intro Poverty Point (1:56) Layout and dating What was it for? Watson Break (8:40) Older than Poverty Point Serpent Mound (10:26) Banned? The true date? The Horned Serpent and iconography Derinkuyu (19:22) Dating Stone? Ancient sources Defense or not? Zoroastrianism Interview with Dr. Kinkella (29:26) Outro (1:00:29) We are also visited by Dr. Andrew Kinkella, who hosts "Pseudo-Archaeology with Dr. Kinkella," CRM Archaeology Podcast, and Kinkella Teaches Archaeology. He's also a professor and a talking head at the Science Channel. Social Media: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien Contact: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contact The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by...

In this episode, we continue to look into Graham Hancock's new Netflix show, Ancient Apocalypse. Join Fredrik, who uses his background in archaeology and a bit of skepticism to look deeper into the claims presented in the show. Is Hancock on to something we missed, or are there better explanations? In part one, we learned about Graham Hancock's origin and inspiration. We learned about Gunung Padang, Cholula Pyramid, and the Malta Mystery in part two. This time we will continue looking into the sites he brings up as evidence. We will visit the large complex of Poverty Point and see what we know and how we know it—looking at some theories Hancock has left out. After that, we're back with the Serpent Mound, was Hancock banned from the site? We also look into the current discussion about the age of the mound. Lastly, we will go down underground and visit Derinkuyu. Was this a location people used to seek shelter from armies or aliens? Or was it an ark protecting humankind from the serpents in the sky? In this episode: Intro Poverty Point (1:56) Layout and dating What was it for? Watson Break (8:40) Older than Poverty Point Serpent Mound (10:26) Banned? The true date? The Horned Serpent and iconography Derinkuyu (19:22) Dating Stone? Ancient sources Defense or not? Zoroastrianism Interview with Dr. Kinkella (29:26) Outro (1:00:29) We are also visited by Dr. Andrew Kinkella, who hosts "Pseudo-Archaeology with Dr. Kinkella," CRM Archaeology Podcast, and Kinkella Teaches Archaeology. He's also a professor and a talking head at the Science Channel. Social Media: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien Contact: https://www.ancientapocalypse.net/contact The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv.

In this episode, we continue to look into Graham Hancock's new Netflix show, Ancient Apocalypse. Join Fredrik, who uses his background in archaeology and a bit of skepticism to look deeper into the claims presented in the show. Is Hancock on to something we missed, or are there better explanations? In part one, we learned about Graham Hancock's origin and inspiration. This time we use this knowledge to look into the claims presented in the show. We will first visit Gunung Padang, a site some claim was constructed in 20 000 BCE and is the world's largest pyramid. Next, we go to Cholula, the largest accepted pyramid, and investigate claims that giants constructed it. Lastly, we travel to Malta, home to some of the oldest megalithic temples, and explore the Sirius connection. In this episode: Gunung Padang (2:00) Is it a pyramid Nationalism and archaeology C14 dating taken on site Bill Farley interview (16:37) Cholula (37:10) Largest pyramid Giants, myth, and archaeology Malta (46:30) Sirius connection vs. the Crux Eye of Horus in Malta Kayleigh interview (52:42) Outro (01:09:23) You find all the sources over at the episodes webpage: https://www.ancientapocalypse.net/post/ancient-apocalypse-ii-in-the-ruins-of-knowledge With us, we have two guests. Dr. Bill Farley from Archaeology Tube teaches us a bit about the Clovis debate and what happened to some of Hancock's critics. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Kayleigh is a history YouTuber who hosts History with Kayleigh. We discussed Malta and tried to find some good things we could take from the show. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Netflix's new documentary Ancient Apocalypse was on top of the charts for quite some time. The show is hosted by Graham Hancock, a writer who has written several books regarding his theory of a lost stone age civilization. The series is based on Hancock's books "Magicians of the Gods" and "America before." But how well do Hancock's claims hold up when examined? In this episode, Fredrik, with his background in archaeology, looks into the origins of the theories of Hancock. We will learn more about what he is about and where these ideas originated. This journey will be through esoterism, Blavatskian Theosophy, philosophy, and archaeological methods. We're also joined by Dr. Jeb Card and Brian Dunning, who shares their knowledge about these ideas. Dr. Card is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Miami University and a pre-Hispanic Maya political history specialist. He has also been dealing with pseudoscience for a long time. Dr. Card has written Spooky Archaeology and co-edited Lost city, found pyramid. He is also the co-host of the podcast "In research of" and, previously, co-host of Archaeological Fantasies. Brian Dunning is the host of the award-winning show Skeptoid, that's been going on for 16 years. He has also produced several documentaries, but recently "Science friction." It's a documentary about how filmmakers edit scientists out of context, something people have witnessed happening in Ancient Apocalypse. Brian also has a new documentary that will soon be released called "The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You to See". In this episode: Intro and setting of the stage Jeb Card Interview (4:30) Atlantis (23:40) Hyperdiffusion (35:02) Atlantis: Rebirth (39:40) Ignatius Donnelly (42:28) Esoterism (50:32) Helena Blavatsky and Theosophy (51:13) Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy (54:18) Edgar Cayce (55:18) Brian Dunning Interview (59:36) Social Media: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/twitter.com/DUAncientAliensinstagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien Contact: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contact The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie...

Welcome to the Ancient Apocalypse Podcast, where we take a closer look at Graham Hancock's Netflix series based on his books Magicians of the Gods and America Before. In this show, we'll break down the series into several parts and examine the claims made by Hancock and the series. We will take a different approach than others who have already broken down each episode to the smallest detail. Instead, we will focus on what we believe has been overlooked and provide our listeners with additional insight and perspective. We will also have a number of guests on the show who will share their expertise and help us understand the historical claims made in the series. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the ancient apocalypse. Make sure to visit our website ancientapocalypse.net for more info! The first episode drops on the 31st of January; until then, you can listen to our sister show, Digging Up Ancient Aliens. Available wherever podcasts live.