Blurry Creatures

EP: 265 Alien Mummies with Josh McDowell

Sep 11, 2024
Josh McDowell, a lawyer and researcher, shares his groundbreaking discoveries about ancient mummies in Peru. He details the meticulous forensic investigation that challenges existing beliefs and raises questions about their origins. The conversation dives into the controversial claims of alien-like mummies, revealing the need for scientific rigor amidst the sensationalism. McDowell discusses the legal, cultural, and ethical implications of these findings, emphasizing collaboration among scientists while debunking misinformation in the chaotic world of archaeology.
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ANECDOTE

Team Formation

  • Josh McDowell saw Jaime Maussan present mummies to Mexican Congress on social media.
  • He contacted Maussan and assembled a forensic team, including his father, to examine the mummies.
INSIGHT

Mummy Anomalies

  • The Nazca mummies exhibit unusual features like elongated craniums, three fingers and toes, and extra phalanges.
  • These anomalies raise questions about their origins and whether they are human.
ANECDOTE

Mysterious Origins

  • The mummies' origins are uncertain, with conflicting accounts of being found in a cave or citadel.
  • Josh McDowell believes the cave story is a fabrication, as the cave is too small to accommodate the number of mummies.
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