Megalithic Marvels

By Derek OlsonHistory

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October 23 A Farmer Found a Strange Stone… Then They Discovered THIS in Egypt
When a farmer in Egypt stumbled upon a strange stone, he had no idea it would lead to the discovery of colossal statues of the legendary Pharaoh Ramesses II! But that's only the beginning. In this episode, we explore some of ancient Egypt's most extraordinary statues, examining their enormous size, astonishing precision, remarkable symmetry, and intricate craftsmanship. How did the ancient Egyptians carve, transport, and erect these massive monuments thousands of years ago?
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15 min
October 20 Something About the Olmec Heads Doesn’t Add Up
40 ton massive basalt heads transported from over 100 miles away through dense jungle mountains with ropes & logs? Something doesn't add up... In this episode, we investigate the mysterious origins of one of Mesoamerica's earliest civilizations, their colossal 40-ton stone heads transported across astonishing distances, intricately carved jade masks, enigmatic were-jaguar figures, ancient calendar knowledge, unusual understanding of magnetism, and curious depictions of elongated skulls. How did the Olmecs accomplish such extraordinary feats thousands of years ago, what secrets might their artifacts reveal, and could there be more to their forgotten history than we currently understand?
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40 min
October 17 4 Out of Place Artifacts & Ancient Anomalies They Are Ignoring (rewind)
There is much more to our ancient past than we've been led to believe...
17 min
October 16 Alaska's Cave of Secrets (rewind)
In 1899, the Alaskan Gold Rush was on, and all the news out of Yukon, Canada and Alaska was gold, gold, gold. But a steamboat captain named D.C. Bayse wrote to the papers about another treasure he and his shipmates discovered in Alaska: a forgotten civilization...JOIN ME ON A TOUR
14 min
October 12 They Just Drilled Into the Noah's Ark Formation… Here's What They Found
The search for Noah’s Ark just took another fascinating turn. After researchers conducted new subsurface scans at Turkey’s mysterious Durupınar formation, attention has now shifted to drilling and physical testing of the site. In this episode, we examine the latest findings, what the scans may reveal beneath the surface, and the question that has captivated people for generations: could this strange, boat-shaped formation really hold clues to the legendary Noah’s Ark?
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16 min
October 10 3 Ancient Egyptian Mysteries Nobody Can Explain (rewind)
In this episode I break down the recent news of a remarkable new discovery in Egypt of a massive 62 ton box that was hiding underneath the ground where construction had begun for a new hospital. Was this box a "sarcophagus," or was it originally used for a different purpose? Next I will share the incredible true story of Sir William Siemens and the mysterious electrical phenomenon of 1859 that took place on top of the Great Pyramid. We will end the episode looking at Egypt’s 1000 Ton twin titans of mystery - the Colossi of Memnon. Get ready to learn all about these colossal statues. Were they really constructed by the Dynastic Egyptians of around 3000 B.C. or are they actually much older?
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19 min
October 09 5 Forbidden Headlines The New York Times Would Rather You Not Read
Why did the New York Times once report discoveries of 8+ foot tall skeletons and mysterious oversized skulls? In this episode, we dig into 5 astonishing headlines (+ 2 bonus headlines) from the newspaper's historical archives, exploring strange archaeological claims that have largely faded from public memory. Who were these alleged giants, what became of the reported discoveries, what role did the Smithsonian play in all of this, and why are these extraordinary stories rarely discussed today? Were they sensational newspaper accounts, misunderstood discoveries, or clues to a forgotten chapter of ancient history?
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33 min
October 06 Guess What We Found Beneath This Old Spanish Church?
We would never forget what we experienced that day...
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16 min
October 02 Ancient Egyptians in the Grand Canyon? Eisenhower’s Alien Meeting & Russia’s Mystery Shafts | Ken Gram
History is filled with stories that seem almost too strange to be true. In this episode, we investigate the enduring legend of ancient Egyptians hidden within the Grand Canyon, claims of President Eisenhower’s secret meeting with extraterrestrials, Russia’s mysterious unexplained shafts, and the strange energy vortexes said to exist throughout Sedona. Are these simply legends and coincidences—or could some of these mysteries contain clues to stories we’ve yet to fully uncover? I sit down with researcher Ken Gram to go down these rabbit holes...
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54 min
October 01 12 Photographs Mainstream Archaeology Does Not Want You to See (rewind)
IS THERE MORE TO OUR ANCIENT PAST THAN WE'VE BEEN TOLD?
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9 min