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#449 – Graham Hancock: Lost Civilization of the Ice Age & Ancient Human History

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Maps Reveal Secrets of the Ice Age

Maps from past civilizations demonstrate surprising accuracy in relative longitudes, a feat not achieved until the 18th century. These Portolanos showcase geographical depictions that resemble the ice-covered world, including an expansive Indonesia and Malaysia, connected as one landmass during the Ice Age. Additionally, the inclusion of Antarctica challenges traditional archaeological explanations, suggesting that these mapmakers may have indeed documented the world as it existed during that era, rather than simply inventing fictional elements for balance.

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