E076 - *NEW* Unsolved Ancient Mysteries That Science Can’t Explain (alien gods?)
Feb 17, 2025
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Join explorer and author Matt LaCroix, who passionately researches ancient history and lost civilizations. He challenges mainstream views, diving into the mysteries of the Great Pyramid and the secrets hidden beneath the Sphinx. Matt discusses lost technologies in ancient stonework, questions historical timelines, and explores the idea that catastrophic events reshaped civilizations. He also tackles the enigmatic Anunnaki and the complexities of human origins, offering a captivating perspective on forgotten histories that may rewrite our understanding of the past.
Matt LaCroix challenges the traditional historical timeline by presenting evidence of ancient advanced civilizations predating known cultures like the Sumerians.
The podcast highlights the discovery of sophisticated ancient stonework in sites like Eastern Turkey, suggesting lost technologies that defy modern understanding.
LaCroix discusses the Anunnaki's role in human civilization, proposing they were key figures in the development of agriculture and societal structures, not extraterrestrial beings.
Deep dives
Exploration of Ancient Civilizations
The podcast delves into the mysteries surrounding ancient civilizations and the incredible engineering feats they accomplished, particularly in moving and carving monumental stones. Matt LaCroix emphasizes that many ancient sites exhibit an astonishing level of precision with no evidence of mistakes, challenging the conventional understanding of these civilizations as primitive. His passion for ancient history and lost civilizations has led him to collaborate with various experts, including geologists and archaeologists, to investigate sites in Eastern Turkey and South America. His work aims to uncover the true narrative behind these structures and their builders, often linking them to a much older and advanced civilization than commonly acknowledged.
Site Discoveries in Eastern Turkey
LaCroix discusses new archaeological findings in Eastern Turkey, specifically around Lake Vaughan, where he has visited modern sites like Korzut that are revealing ancient temples and stone structures. He describes how many of these sites are newly discovered and not yet accessible to tourists, enabling unique research opportunities for experts. These structures, characterized by their finely carved stonework, suggest a sophisticated level of technology that eludes modern understanding, raising questions about how these ancient communities constructed such enduring monuments. LaCroix believes that these discoveries will significantly alter our comprehension of lost civilizations and their achievements.
Challenging Historical Narratives
A significant theme discussed is the challenge to traditional historical narratives that claim civilization began with the Sumerians around 6,000 years ago. LaCroix argues that this viewpoint ignores evidence of much older advanced cultures, including the Urartians in Eastern Turkey and the Incas in South America, whose technologies are misattributed to later civilizations. He insists that archaeological findings indicate these cultures possessed advanced techniques and knowledge that defy conventional explanations of their era. By critically examining these narratives, LaCroix highlights the need for a paradigm shift in how ancient history is perceived.
The Anunnaki and Humanity's Origins
LaCroix introduces the Anunnaki, ancient deities from Mesopotamian mythology, who he believes played a significant role in the development of human civilization. He contends that these beings were not extraterrestrials as often speculated but rather celestial creators integral to the advancement of human knowledge and society. Discussing ancient texts, he describes their influence on early agricultural practices, societal rules, and technological advancements, which contributed to the establishment of the first cities. This perspective invites a reassessment of humanity's origins, suggesting that what we perceive as myths may hold deeper truths regarding our past.
The Cycle of Civilizations
The podcast addresses the cyclic nature of civilizations, asserting that societies rise and fall through periods of advancement and regression. LaCroix suggests that alongside geological events and climatic disasters, these cycles include resets that compel humanity to rediscover its roots and knowledge. He warns that the current civilization is not immune to this cycle, hinting that without a balance between technological progress and connection to nature, history may repeat itself. Nonetheless, he expresses optimism, believing that humanity is entering a new golden age where ancient knowledge and modern advancements can converge for a deeper understanding of existence.
This week's episode is a special one. I’m joined by explorer and author Matt LaCroix, a researcher dedicated to uncovering the secrets of ancient history. With a deep passion for challenging mainstream narratives, Matt explores the lost civilisations, advanced technologies, and forgotten sites that reshape our understanding of the past.In this episode, we dive into The Great Pyramid debate, the mysteries beneath the Sphinx, and the evidence of lost technology in ancient stonework. Matt breaks down why historical timelines may be wrong, how global floods reshaped civilisation, and what hidden tunnels beneath ancient sites could reveal. We also tackle the Anunnaki mystery, the question of human origins, and whether past civilisations had knowledge far beyond what we assume.Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about history.00:00 Diving into ancient mysteries01:24 Matthew's path to hidden history03:28 Graham Hancock’s research and Turkey's secrets04:50 Unearthing forgotten sites06:26 Challenging historical timelines10:56 Lost technology in ancient stonework15:02 Mysteries of unfinished monuments17:33 Inside the pyramids debate22:45 Beneath the Sphinx: hidden tunnels28:37 How ancient civilisations collapsed32:12 Why ancient sites were buried35:45 The Sphinx's true origins37:57 Discovering Lake Van's underwater world43:07 Science backs lost civilisations48:00 Turkey's role in ancient history51:33 Breaking down historical myths56:17 Understanding the Anunnaki1:01:09 The mystery of human origins1:06:01 Global flood stories and civilization resets1:11:13 The cycle of rise and fall civilisations1:16:43 Could our civilization collapse?1:21:32 Ancient abilities and ET connections1:24:00 History's biggest question…1:25:38 Essential reading for ancient mysteries1:27:19 Next adventures and documentary plans1:30:49 Why ancient sites still captivate us» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join @Whoop and get your first month for free - https://join.whoop.com/mikethurston» Follow Matt«YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC65XXzhHyH3BKZ72Q1eKF8Q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestageoftime/?hl=enWebsite: https://thestageoftime.com
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