What Happened In 12,000 BC? | Matt LaCroix

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Nov 9, 2024

Join author and researcher Matt LaCroix, who specializes in ancient civilizations and lost knowledge, as he unpacks captivating mysteries of human origins. They dive deep into the enigmas surrounding the pyramids, suggesting they may hint at advanced ancient societies. Matt discusses the potential link between ancient myths like the Epic of Gilgamesh and historical events, exploring themes of immortality and the quest for knowledge. Their dialogue also touches on cosmic cycles, UFO sightings, and the fascinating possibility that ancient structures hold hidden technologies.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Mysteries of the Sphinx and Giza

03:59 • 19min

Exploring Ancient Megalithic Mysteries and Vitrification Evidence

22:36 • 3min

Volcanic Climates: Unraveling Ice Age Mysteries

25:46 • 21min

Secrets of the Pioneer Probes

46:45 • 14min

The Great Year and Cosmic Cycles

01:00:19 • 5min

The Catastrophic Transformation of Mars: Plasma Events and CMEs

01:05:03 • 2min

Exploring Cosmic Cycles and Human Consciousness

01:07:20 • 4min

Energy, Underground Cities, and Ancient Knowledge

01:11:09 • 12min

The Enigma of Planet 10

01:23:32 • 10min

Unveiling Ancient Wisdom

01:33:48 • 11min

Myths, Floods, and Ancient Truths

01:45:00 • 15min

Exploring Immortality in the Epic of Gilgamesh

02:00:23 • 4min

Unearthing Shurupak: Myths and Milestones

02:04:41 • 18min

Exploring Ancient Hermetic Wisdom

02:22:20 • 8min

Unveiling Ancient Connections

02:30:24 • 18min

Ancient Beliefs and Modern Consciousness

02:48:36 • 21min

Exploring Ancient Technology and Civilization's Fragility

03:09:14 • 2min

Unveiling Ancient Truths

03:10:56 • 12min

Forgotten Civilizations

Robert Schoch

The Half-Life of Facts

Samuel Arbisman

The Epic of Humanity

Matt LaCroix

The Missing Key of History

Matt LaCroix

The Immortality Key

The Secret History of the Religion with No Name

Brian C. Muraresku

In 'The Immortality Key', Brian Muraresku reconstructs the suppressed history of psychedelics in ancient Greek and early Christian rituals. Through a 12-year investigation, Muraresku connects the lost psychedelic sacrament of Greek religion to early Christianity, exposing the true origins of Western Civilization. He accesses hidden archives of the Louvre and the Vatican, and collaborates with archaeochemists to unveil the first scientific evidence of psychedelic drug use in classical antiquity. The book challenges traditional views of Christianity and Western history, suggesting that psychedelics were integral to the development of these cultures[1][2][4].

Forbidden Archeology

The Hidden History of the Human Race

Richard L. Thompson

Michael A. Cremo

Forbidden Archeology challenges one of the most fundamental components of the modern scientific worldview by discussing the work of researchers over the past two centuries who have found bones and artifacts indicating that people like ourselves existed on Earth millions of years ago. The authors argue that these findings have been ignored by the scientific establishment because they contradict the dominant views of human origins and antiquity. The book is a detailed compilation of case studies in the history and sociology of scientific knowledge, highlighting a potential 'knowledge filter' that has led to a radically incomplete set of facts about human origins[1][2][4].

Plutarch's Lives

Plutarch

Plutarch's Lives, also known as Parallel Lives, is a collection of 48 biographies of notable men from ancient Greece and Rome. The work is structured in pairs, with one Greek and one Roman figure of similar destiny, such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, or Demosthenes and Cicero. Plutarch's primary concern was not to write strict historical accounts but to explore the moral virtues and failings of his subjects, aiming to provide examples of conduct to imitate or avoid. The biographies are significant not only for their insight into the individuals but also for their historical value, offering a glimpse into the times in which they lived[2][3][5].

Foucault's Pendulum

Umberto Eco

In 'Foucault's Pendulum', Umberto Eco tells the story of three friends, Jacobo Belbo, Casaubon, and Diotallevi, who work at a vanity press in Milan. They invent a fictional conspiracy theory called 'The Plan' as a game, but it soon spirals out of control when real conspiracy theorists begin to take their creation seriously. The novel explores themes of conspiracy theories, history, and secret societies, and it critiques the futility of such theories. The story is narrated by Casaubon, who reflects on the tragic consequences of their game and the blurring of reality and fiction. The novel is structured around the ten Sefiroth and is rich in esoteric references to Kabbalah, alchemy, and historical events[1][3][4].