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Alternative History
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Alternative History episodes
- Lake Michigan UFOOn March 8, 1994, several individuals reported a sighting of multiple UFOs in West Michigan, USA. The UFOs were described as resembling flickering Christmas lights, consisting of five or six objects, cylindrical in shape or circles with blue, red, white, and green lights.
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7 min - The Calvine Photograph.On August 4, 1990, two hikers near Calvine in Scotland took a photograph of a mysterious, diamond-shaped flying object hovering in the middle of the sky. For 32 years, that image, known as the "Calvine Photograph," disappeared from public view and became the subject of speculation, theories, and myths. But now, the groundbreaking image has finally resurfaced thanks to the efforts of British journalist David Clarke.
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7 min - The Ariel PhenomenonIn 1994, a strange story emerged from the small community of Ruwa in Zimbabwe. There, 62 children at the prestigious Ariel School reported seeing flying silver discs land in a nearby field. According to the children, bizarre beings emerged from the discs and spoke to them in what came to be known as the Ariel Phenomenon.
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7 min - The Amber Room
The Amber Room was once the crowning jewel of the Romanovs' summer residence and was covered with amber, precious stones, and gold leaf from floor to ceiling. The room is estimated to be worth between $142 million and $500 million in today's dollars.
During World War II, the Amber Room disappeared after Nazi soldiers looted it. Since the room was originally built in Germany for the Prussian King Frederick I and was later given to Peter the Great of Russia, the Nazis claimed that it belonged to them. Since then, the room has been lost!
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7 min - The Copper Scrolls – The Dead Sea Scrolls
The accidental discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947, by a Bedouin goat herder from Qumran near Jerusalem, gave archaeologists a window into the past and religious scholars important clues to the creation of the Bible. Excavations eventually revealed around 850 documents, including parts of the Old Testament written on leather and papyrus, dating from the second century BC.
One scroll stands out from the rest. In cryptic language inscribed on a thin sheet of copper, this scroll contains what many experts believe is a treasure map, complete with detailed directions to where a fortune in gold and silver is hidden.
The Copper Scroll was discovered in 1952 in what is now known as Cave 3 at Qumran. Analysis showed that it is composed of copper alloyed with a small amount of tin. Researchers initially believed that there were two separate scrolls, but after cutting the scroll...
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7 min - Akhenaten and MosesDespite centuries of worship of the Egyptian pantheon, during his reign in the mid-14th century BC, Pharaoh Akhenaten decreed that his subjects should worship only one god: the sun disk Aten. Did his monotheism later influence Moses and the birth of Israelite monotheism?
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9 min - Children Who Grew Up in the Wild and Were Raised by AnimalsFeral children are rare, as there have only been around 100 known cases throughout human history. Some of these stories show how adaptable we are as a species, while others reveal how important human contact truly is during our formative years. There are many fabricated stories, myths, and legends. But some are actually true!
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11 min - The Piri Reis Map – Antarctica Without an Ice CoverThe map is remarkable for its depiction of a landmass in the south that some controversially claim is evidence of an early awareness of the existence of the continent of Antarctica. Others, however, argue that what some consider to be Antarctica on the map is actually either Patagonia or Terra Australis Incognita, "the unknown land in the south," which is depicted on some maps from this period.
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9 min - The Maya EmpireMaya astronomy is the study of the Moon, the planets, the Milky Way, the Sun, and astronomical phenomena by the Maya civilization. The Classic Maya in particular developed some of the most accurate pre-telescopic astronomy in the world, using their fully developed writing system and their positional numeral system, both of which are entirely indigenous to Mesoamerica. The Classic Maya understood many astronomical phenomena: for example, their estimate of the length of the synodic month was more accurate than Ptolemy's, and their calculation of the length of the tropical solar year was more accurate than the Spanish calculation when the latter first arrived. Many temples of Maya architecture have features that are aligned with celestial events.
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8 min - Anunnaki and The Watchers – Replay
The Anunnaki and The Watchers are both ancient mythological beings that have been the subject of much debate and speculation among researchers and enthusiasts of ancient history and mythology.
The Anunnaki are said to be a group of gods in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, which was one of the oldest civilizations in the world. They were considered to be a superior race of beings who came from the heavens to Earth to rule over humanity and provide knowledge and technology. There are various theories about their origins and their actual existence, but their mythical history has influenced many cultures and religions throughout history.
The Watchers, on the other hand, are a group of angels mentioned in Jewish and Christian mythology. They are believed to have fallen from grace and were regarded as sinners because of their relationships with human women. According to some sources, they also passed knowledge and technology on to humans and became known as "teachers" of humanity. Their story has also been the subject of debate and interpretation within religion and popular culture.
It is important to note that both the Anunnaki and The Watchers are mythological figures, and there is no proven scientific basis for their existence. However, they have continued to fascinate and inspire people throughout history, and their stories continue to be studied and interpreted by researchers and enthusiasts today.
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About Alternative History
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The podcast is originally a Swedish podcast and has been translated into English with the help of AI.
In this podcast, we explore different theories and hypotheses about historical events…
and phenomena that are not always supported by established science and historical facts.
We dive into topics such as myths and mysteries, legends about the origins of humanity, and much more.
We examine various theories and interpretations of these subjects and discuss their significance for our understanding of history and our place in the world.
Each episode of our podcast is a journey into the past and an exploration of questions that have fascinated and puzzled people for hundreds of years.
We hope our podcast will challenge the way you view history and encourage further discussion and exploration.
Thank you for listening to our podcast about alternative history. We look forward to sharing this fascinating journey with you.
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