Digging Up Ancient Aliens

Let's venture into a world of supposed mysteries. Could alien interference be behind the reputation of Aokigahara Forest, or as some have named it, "The Suicide forest," and the tragedy at Dyatlov Pass?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.This time we're looking into episode ten from season three, "Aliens and evil places." Or rather, we look into two of the sites brought up in the episode, Aokigahara Forest and Dyatlov Pass.Aokigahara Forest has been called in popular media the "Suicide Forest," and we will look into the reason behind this. By investigating Japanese culture, history, and the area itself, we will try to find the reason for the forest's reputation. While I don't go into any gruesome details, the topic of suicide will be discussed in the episode. If you need help or someone to talk to, I've collected some resources below.Then we're off to Russia and will dissect the Dyatlov Pass incident. What happened that night when nine hikers died, and what does the Disney movie Frozen have to do with the answer?For a full list of references, make sure to visit our website!In this episode:Aikogahara Forest 3:10Japanese Culture and Suicide 5:15History of Seppeku 8:34Different versions of Seppeku 12:10Mount Fuji 17:00Werner effect 20:45Dyatlov Pass 24:01Events on February the first 27:20Slab Avanache 29:50The Disney connection 32:00Radiation 34:06Resources for helplinesIn the U.S., the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s # is 1-800-273-8255. Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741741 (US), 686868 (Canada), or 85258 (UK).For international listeners, you find an international collection here https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merchBecome a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support MusicThe intro music is Lily

28 Apr 202341min

Most of us are most likely aware of the arguments against the theory of evolution presented by religious extremists. But did you know that Ancient Aliens believers have their version of evolution denialism? In this episode, we will examine their arguments for this fringe idea. More importantly, we will learn more about human evolution from a real expert.We have Josh Lindal, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Winnipeg, guesting on this episode. Josh is also one of the hosts of the podcast "Screens of the Stone Age." A show where three archaeologists watch and discuss different archaeological-themed movies and series. In this episode, we will look closer on:Human EvolutionHomo NalediDesmond MorrisRussel Wallace and DarwinMitochondrial Eve (mt-Eve)Why humans don't have furGenesPanspermiaFind Josh's show here: https://pasc-scpa.ca/sotsaSotSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/SotSA_PodcastThis episodes webpage: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-35-alien-creationism-josh-lindal.htmlContact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merchBecome a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here

11 Apr 20231h 30min

Are you ready to uncover the secret code to Alien navigation? Or are the evidence just historical sites that are being misinterpreted?In Digging up Ancient Aliens, our host Fredrik uses his background in archaeology to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV show Ancient Aliens.This time we're investigating the claim that different lines and grids cross the earth with strange powers. According to the believers, these grids were used by the Ancient Aliens to navigate, and in some of the locations, power stations were built. So, is there any truth in this? Let's examine this with a bit of skepticism and science.First, we start by trying to locate what some call the World Grid, Planetary Grid, or Earth Energy Grid. Some propose that Plato first discovered this. Is this true, or was the philosopher talking about something else?Then we go to Ireland and the Newgrange Mound. Could this monument hold alien alignments that the Neolithic people of Ireland could not have known?Then we investigate Ley Lines, Viking forts, and if the Vikings could have traveled not by sea. But by air. Lastly, we will look into Thor Heyerdahl and ask ourselves what harm pseudoscience can cause and what other ideas it can inspire. In this episode:The World Grid (03:07)Newgrange Mound (12:30)Ley Lines of Alfred Watkins (22:15)Viking ring fortress (Trelleborgar) (29:33)Thor Heyerdahl (40:06)Kon-Tiki - Hypothesis Scientific RacismSocial Media:Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienContact:https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contactMusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here

30 Mars 202356min

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 31 and 32. In this episode, we revisit 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: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienContact:<a href="https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contact.html" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

14 Mars 202353min

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:IntroPoverty Point (1:56)Layout and datingWhat was it for?Watson Break (8:40)Older than Poverty PointSerpent Mound (10:26)Banned?The true date?The Horned Serpent and iconographyDerinkuyu (19:22)Dating Stone?Ancient sourcesDefense or not?ZoroastrianismInterview 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: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienContact:https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contactThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by...

2 Mars 20231h 3min

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 pyramidNationalism and archaeologyC14 dating taken on siteBill Farley interview (16:37)Cholula (37:10)Largest pyramidGiants, myth, and archaeologyMalta (46:30)Sirius connection vs. the CruxEye of Horus in MaltaKayleigh interview (52:42)Outro (01:09:23)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.Follow the show here:Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienContact:https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contact

14 Feb 20231h 12min

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 stageJeb 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: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienContact:https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contactThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by...

31 Jan 20231h 22min

Are you ready to uncover the truth behind some of the most mysterious feats of engineering in history? Join Fredrik, who uses his background in archaeology to discover what is genuine, fake, and somewhere in between on the TV show Ancient Aliens. In this episode, we explore some of the most mind-blowing feats of engineering and ask the question, could extraterrestrial interference be to blame? The answer is most likely not but let's see what they got. We'll take a trip to the ancient Incan village of Ollantaytambo, where we'll uncover mysterious stonework that has puzzled some experts.Next, we'll head to Teotihuacán and join Giorgio Tsoukalos, as he unravels the connection between PI and the pyramids. We also have to ask ourselves if this location could be part of a giant computer. We'll also delve into the marvel Vijayanagara in India with David Childress, and explore what the ideas in Vastu shastra might mean for the site.But that's not all. We'll also take a journey to the temples of Karnak and Malta, where we'll examine ancient structures that some claim are impossible to create with the tools available at their construction. Are they evidence of extraterrestrial involvement or just advanced ancient engineering? Tune in to find out!For a bibliography, you should head over to our website for this episode. There you'll also find a transcript and much more resources. In this episode:Ollantaytambo 2:40Wall of the Six MonolithsInka quarrying methodsTemple of the Condor - IncamisanaTeotihuacán 18:55Mayan math and number systemMica within the Mayan worldVijayanagara 34:00Vastu ShastraKarnak 41:10ObelisksCarving hieroglyphsRamses IIMalta 51:32Quarrying lime stones on MaltaCart rutsHypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni and acoustic archaeologyThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv.-----Social Media:Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienContact:https://diggingupancientaliens.com/contact-----------------------------------------You find all of 2am Brainz stuff right here on this link.-----------------------------------------

17 Jan 20231h