Podcasts about civilizations

Albert Taylor Ph. D is an aeronautical engineer and scientist who spent almost two decades evaluating satellite system designs and many confidential government programs. Currently a metaphysical researcher, Taylor is an active member of the International Association of Near Death Studies, and a participant in the Monroe Institute's Voyagers program. He lives in Los Angeles. Albert's book Soul Traveler talks of his own out-of-body experiences and much more. Beyond that, he is a robotics expert, and has been creating robots to hunt for ghosts and other paranormal phenomena. We talk about all of this during this show. Albert Taylor performed development engineering on a top secret program which has since become known as the F-117A Stealth Fighter. He evaluated satellite system designs in support of former President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) or Star Wars. During the late 1980's Taylor taught Logistics Engineering at Cerritos College, California. He has also served as a volunteer art instructor at St. Paul's Elementary School in West Los Angeles. Taylor's art work has been exhibited in Southern California galleries. In 1992 he developed two prototype computers, and started a company called Phoenix Computers Systems, which he still owns today. Check out his website at www.AlbertTaylor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Maria will discuss implications of New York City electing a socialist and Muslim as mayor. Nigeria is named Country of Particular Concern, and Sudan now is garnering attention as well. And Bill Gates is singing a different tune on climate change.   Recommendations Old School Podcast with Shilo Brooks and Bari Weiss  Summit Ministries  Segment 1 – Election Results and Christian Persecution  Election Results  The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel Huntington  True Believer by Eric Hoffer  Christian Persecution in Nigeria and Sudan  Marco Rubio's X post  Foreign Policy: The Fall of El Fasher Marks Another Dark Turn in Sudan's Civil War Segment 2 – Courts on Counseling and Bill Gates Changes Tune on Climate Change  Courts on Counseling and Chiles  Alliance Defending Freedom: Wyatt Bury v. City of Kansas City  SCOTUS Blog: What can we learn from the Supreme Court's first round of oral arguments? Bill Gates Changes Tune on Climate Change  Gates Notes: Three tough truths about climate Comments from Listeners   ______________________  Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.  

In this episode, recorded live at the Sharjah International Book Fair, we sit down with Sissy Papathanassiou—historian, author, theatre director, and Greece's Director of Literature and Letters at the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.

Seriah and RPJ are joined by Drew Salazar to talk about his UFO Research and his blog. We delve into ideas of back engineering UFO's and what the phenomena looks like viewed through a more esoteric lens. Outro Music is Don O'Malley with The Bus Going Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with Antonio, a lifelong experiencer from Portugal whose story began in the late 1970s with a glowing light over the olive trees in the village of Vimieiro. What followed was a lifetime of extraordinary encounters, from paralysing vibrations and missing time to mysterious men in black cars, prophetic dreams, and a deep connection to ancient sacred sites. His journey led him to write Gods or Civilizations from the Stars, a book he believes was inspired by direct contact with non-human intelligences. Antonio shares how these experiences shaped his faith, his family, and his search for meaning, including his startling discovery linking the 1917 Fátima miracle to a real binary star confirmed by NASA. From his first sighting as a child to the hypnotic regression that revealed forgotten memories.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-358-the-light-over-vimieiro/Gods or Civilizations from the StarsBy Antonio Alveshttps://www.amazon.com/Gods-Civilizations-StarsHidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Listen on all podcast apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q0kbgXrdzP0TvIk5xylx1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-cults/id1816362029If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

In this episode, we sit down with Antonio, a lifelong experiencer from Portugal whose story began in the late 1970s with a glowing light over the olive trees in the village of Vimieiro. What followed was a lifetime of extraordinary encounters, from paralysing vibrations and missing time to mysterious men in black cars, prophetic dreams, and a deep connection to ancient sacred sites. His journey led him to write Gods or Civilizations from the Stars, a book he believes was inspired by direct contact with non-human intelligences. Antonio shares how these experiences shaped his faith, his family, and his search for meaning, including his startling discovery linking the 1917 Fátima miracle to a real binary star confirmed by NASA. From his first sighting as a child to the hypnotic regression that revealed forgotten memories.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-358-the-light-over-vimieiro/Gods or Civilizations from the StarsBy Antonio Alveshttps://www.amazon.com/Gods-Civilizations-StarsHidden Cults (Promo)It is a documentary-style podcast that digs deep into the world's most extreme, elusive, and explosive fringe groups. Listen on all podcast apps: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q0kbgXrdzP0TvIk5xylx1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-cults/id1816362029If you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Craig Campobasso is a casting director and award-winning filmmaker. He has been casting film and television for over three decades, and was Emmy-nominated for casting David E. Kelly's Picket Fences. He recently cast "Don't Come Back from the Moon," starring James Franco and Rashida Jones, the film Starbright, and the television series "The Adventures of Velvet Prozak." Craig directed, wrote and produced the short film "Stranger at the Pentagon," which was adapted from the popular UFO book authored by the late Dr. Frank E. Stranges. It won Best Sci-Fi film at the Burbank International Film Festival and the Worldfest Houston International Film Festival. He is also the author of "The Autobiography of an ExtraTerrestrial Saga" book trilogy.Website(s):autobiographyofanet.comstrangeratthepentagon.comcraigcampobasso.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

So for our first show of Year 2, we have back Aaron Gulyus and Mike Clelland. We will be discuss various facets of the UFO Phenomenon, and this conversation gets pretty deep into the subtlety of the phenomenon. A teacher, historian, and writer (generally in that order), Gulyas received his BA in History from Hanover College in 1998 and promptly went to work for the state of Indiana assessing disability insurance claims. Wearing out his welcome in the civil service within a year or so, he shifted to the thrilling world of proofreading. Realizing he was only really good at history, he returned to school and was awarded an MA in United States History from Indiana University-Indianapolis in 2003. He then moved into teaching, eventually landing at Mott Community College, where he has taught since 2006. Mike, in his own words... "I was born in 1962 in the suburbs of Detroit. Even during my pre-kindergarten years I was a skilled illustrator, and most of what I would draw was goofy and cartoony. Curiously, the stuff I would draw in elementary school looks a lot like my drawing style now. I was deeply influenced by MAD magazine, and that is still evident in my work today. I need to thank Mort Drucker, Sergio Aregones and Jack Davis for shaping my style. I also need to thank R. Crumb, who I discovered a little bit later in life. In 1981 I moved to New York City, where I went to NYU Film School for one year. I was all too aware that I was a lousy student, and I dropped out and began working as a free-lance illustrator and art director for advertising agencies. In the winter of 1986/87 I spent the season as a ski bum in Jackson Hole Wyoming. This experience would make it very difficult to fully embrace my urban career when I returned to New York. I eventually moved out west permanently in 1991, and this move paralleled the advent of the fax machine and Federal Express. These revolutionary tools allowed me to do illustration work anywhere I wanted, and I was still dealing with clients back in The City. All of this became much easier with the internet. Once out west I began doing book illustrations and teaching for an outdoor school. It was around 2005 or so when I felt a sort of oppressive need to look into some odd life events, stories and memories that I had denied had any importance. Little by little I realized that I simply could no longer ignore those memories and their implications. The catalyzing event was a profoundly strange synchronicity involving a bottle of sunblock. From that point on, it felt like the floodgates were opened up. Let me also add that the initial years of my self exploration have not been easy. The act of trying to peer into my own unknown life events has been enormously challenging. I became a shaky recluse, locked in a spiraling tape loop of insecurity and self-doubt. Presently, things have been a little less difficult, but it's by no means easy. The act of digging like this is no simple undertaking, it's been hard work. The truth for me is that I simply have to go down this road, no matter what the consequences. It seems I am being pulled ever forward by some unknown force. This might be my own higher self, or it might be something interacting with me from outside my being, I truly don't know. What I do know is that this new chapter of my life has been profoundly interesting." You can find Mike's work on his blog; hiddenexperience.blogspot.com. You can also read the long form essay he has on the owl phenomenon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us to unpack the high-stakes Strange New Worlds Season 3 finale, "New Life and New Civilizations" — a potential series ending? We examine the tragic, redemptive fates of Captains Pike and Batel; Batel's destiny as the Beholder gives Pike an Inner Light-esque gift. We'll also break down the Vezda's ancient evil and explore the episode's finality and fresh start, wondering what kind of Captain Pike will be now and where Strange New Worlds goes as it sets up the final two seasons and the Five-Year Mission. #strangenewworlds #newlifeandnewcivilizations #startrek

Mark A. Carpenter is an anthropologist, explorer and author. He has worked on Mayan archaeological excavations on the Yucatan Peninsula, analyzing prehistoric Mexico. He also spent years living alongside various Native American tribes and Polynesians, in North America and Hawaii, studying their ancient traditions. His expertise is human origin paradigms, and he is considered a rogue cultural scholar, accusing the scientific establishment of conspiracy to distort human history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

In this episode, we learn about the past's river valley civilizations, exploring Egypt, India, China, and even Mesopotamia. Attributions: Transition audio by Edgar Trage, Cookiecatmusic, and Quinn Bonds from Pixabay Music & Sound Effects.

Seriah is joined by a returning Cherylee Black and they talk with Don Hill, who interviewed Michael Persinger, as well as other paranormal researchers over the years, as they discuss what he has gleaned from them, and much more. You can check out his Substack for many of the recordings. Outro Music by Vrangvendt with Sinful Nature Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this mid-week podcast we welcome back Paul Kimball, and we discuss Roswell, Rendlesham Forest, and various other UFO cases. We discuss what Paul feels are the best cases and why. I have to apologize for some of the sound quality. Paul sounds fine, but for some reason, both of my microphones have me sounding like I am talking through a tin can. No idea what happened and nothing much I could do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Kralik joins Seriah to talk about his developing theory of how reality works. Outro Music is Psyche Corporation with Whirring World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sphere is excited to engage our educator community in discussion about the factors that contributed to the rise and fall of some of humanity's greatest civilizations. Through a moderated discussion with author Johan Norberg, a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, we will explore seven of humanity's greatest civilizations—ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, Abbasid Baghdad, Song China, Renaissance Italy, the Dutch Republic and the Anglosphere—featured in his new book, Peak Human. We will examine their contributions to societal progress during each of their golden ages and unpack valuable lessons we can learn from them. Following moderated discussion, we will walk through how to support student exploration of these topics with Sphere content author and alumnus Sean Kinnard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Jim Garrison, founder of Ubiquity University and co-founder of the State of the World Forum alongside Mikhail Gorbachev. Jim shares profound insights on why the next five years represent the most consequential period in human history, how wisdom begins as an act of rebellion, and why humanity must learn to integrate four intelligences simultaneously - human, nature, artificial, and cosmic. Discover why questions equalize people while answers subordinate them, and how living large enough to meet this civilizational moment requires the soul to expand, not the ego.Ready to master the systematic approach to capturing transformational wisdom? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown00:00 Introduction and the childhood moment that cracked open Jim's cosmic egg04:50 Why wisdom begins as an act of rebellion and Plato's allegory of the cave11:00 The skill of transformation: living your truth vs trying to convince people14:30 Thinking in civilization timeframes and the four levels of collapse happening now24:30 Co-founding the State of the World Forum with Mikhail Gorbachev31:00 The four fundamental data points and the multi-intelligence revolution framework44:30 Why 2025-2030 is the most consequential time in human history49:00 Questions equalize people, answers subordinate them - why Plato wrote dialogues54:00 Living in great moments: Buddha, Jesus, and recognizing we're in one right now01:00:00 Meeting the moment without ego - when the soul expands to serve the futureAbout Jim GarrisonJim Garrison is a visionary scholar, social activist, and founder of Ubiquity University, a global learning institution devoted to transforming education and fostering the evolution of human consciousness. His journey spans more than five decades of leadership in international relations, sustainability, and transformative learning.He co-founded the State of the World Forum alongside Mikhail Gorbachev, pioneering new forms of global collaboration through citizen diplomacy. He's dedicated his life to addressing what he calls the civilization challenges of our time: climate change, nuclear risk, and the transformation of human awareness.At the heart of Jim's work lies a simple yet profound idea - lasting change begins in consciousness. He's become one of the world's leading voices on how wisdom, education, and systems thinking can shift patterns of transformation and reveal how civilizations and people within them can evolve.Connect with Jim Garrison:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-garrison-4b414163/State of the World Forum: https://stateoftheworld.forumAbout Simon BowenSimon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organizations, recognizing that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organizations.Connect with SimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/ Website:

In January 1959, ten experienced young skiers set out for Mount Otorten in the far north of Russia. While one of the skiers fell ill and returned, the remaining nine lost their way and ended up on another mountain slope known as Kholat Syakhl (or 'Mountain of the Dead').On the night of 1st February 1959 something or someone caused the skiers to flee their tent in such terror that they used knives to slash their way out. Search parties were sent out and their bodies were found, some with massive internal injuries but with no external marks on them. The autopsy stated the violent injuries were caused by 'an unknown compelling force'. The area was sealed off for years by the authorities and the full events of that night remained unexplained. Using original research carried out in Russia and photographs from the skier's cameras, Keith McCloskey attempts to explain what happened to the nine young people who lost their lives in the mysterious 'Dyatlov Pass Incident'. His book is entitled, Mountain of the Dead and we speak to Keith about the details of what happened, what we do know, and the many theories as to what may have happened to them. Keith's website: www.keithmccloskey.com.Website for the book: www.dyatlov-pass-incident.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Highway to Higher Ed, Alex talks to Hamzah Henshaw of Five Before College. Born and raised in Boston, he accepted Islam in 1994 while attending St. Mark's, a suburban boarding school in Southborough, MA. He graduated from Harvard College, where heconcentrated in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations with a minor in economics. He began his career in the field of Islamic Finance, working for Rockefeller in New York and Saudi Arabia. Hamza transitioned to the field of education and got various opportunities to teach at the top institutes around the world. He has been Dean of students at Al-Noor Academy overseeing the dual enrollment program, and serving as the college/guidance counselor for the high school. During COVID, when everything shutdown and whole the world turned to online, he began to share his experiences online and helped thousands of students in various parts of the world with diverse backgrounds. That became a stepping stone for his current initiative: Five Before College. Alex and Hamzah discuss; Hamzah's background and path into teaching, how he transition into college counselling, methodology in his consulting, helping Islamic students pursue higher education while remaining true to their faith, his impressions of the landscape evolution in the current age and finally shares a story of a students college essay which got him a call from the President of Mexico.

Points if you know the metal band that Seriah took the name of the show from... Anyway, this week Joshua Cutchin and Seriah welcome Jon Michael, who considers himself a skeptic, but an open minded one. It was an interesting conversation, with a Patreon to follow!Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Outro Music is Mantra with Greed Machine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Failure of the Hittite Empire: Plague, Poor Leadership, and Destruction AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations; 1177 BC, the year civilization collapsed The Hittite Empire failed due to internal decay, including a plague that ravaged the royal family and subsequent poor leadership. Their capital, Hattusa, was attacked and burned, possibly by the Kashka. Although the main empire vanished, rump states like Carchemish in North Syria survived as Neo-Hittites. These resilient trading centers, however, were continuously forced to pay tribute to aggressive Neo-Assyrian kings like Shalmaneser III after battles such as Qarqar in 853 BC.

he Uluburun Shipwreck and the Collapse of Late Bronze Age Globalization AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: 1177 BC, the year civilization collapsed; After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations This excerpt discusses the Uluburun shipwreck (c. 1300 BC) as a microcosm of Late Bronze Age globalization, carrying copper from Cyprus and tin from Central Asia. Dating evidence includes a solid gold scarab of Nefertiti. The conversation shifts to the 1177 BC collapse, caused by a perfect storm of drought, famine, and invaders. New modeling suggests the simultaneous fall of the Hittites and Ugarit destroyed the network

Assyrian Resilience: Leadership and Perpetual Warfare after 1177 BC AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations Professor Cline analyzes why societies like the Assyrians survived the 1177 BC collapse, identifying their successful leadership and redundant systems (government, military, writing). Since trade partners vanished, Assyrian leaders resorted to war almost yearly to acquire necessary resources. Their complex relationship with the Babylonians involved periods of alliance and fighting until the Babylonians eventually defeated them centuries later.

Egypt's Retreat and the Emergence of New Kingdoms in the Early Iron Age AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: 1177 BC, the year civilization collapsed; After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations Following the collapse, Egypt, despite surviving, merely coped and retreated from the international stage, entering the chaotic Third Intermediate Period. The resulting power vacuum allowed the emergence of smaller kingdoms like Israel, Judah, and Moab. Archaeology uses Old Testament texts as guideposts for the First Millennium BC. The Philistines are identified as the Sea Peoples group called the Peleset, evidenced by DNA extracted from Ashkelon burials.

       The Antifragile Winners: Phoenician Trade and Cypriot Iron Innovation AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations Professor Cline identifies the Phoenicians and Cypriots as "antifragile" because they flourished during the chaos following the collapse. The Phoenicians, surviving Canaanites, took over Mediterranean trade, spread the alphabet (leading to Greek and Latin scripts), and founded colonies like Carthage. The Cypriots transitioned to iron work, sending technology and tools across the Mediterranean. Iron use was an innovation after the collapse, not its cause.

The Vulnerability of Mycenaeans and Minoans: Internal Decay and Collapse AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations The Minoans and Mycenaeans are considered examples of societies that failed to survive the catastrophe. Though seemingly vibrant, they may have been vulnerable and rotted internally, collapsing when stressors hit, possibly due to overextension on ambitious construction projects. Writing from the era (Linear B) is purely administrative, providing no records of the reasons for their demise or leadership quality. Their societies vanish completely by the 11th century BC.

The Vulnerability of Mycenaeans and Minoans: Internal Decay and Collapse (Redux) AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations This discussion reiterates that the Minoans and Mycenaeans exemplify societies that did not survive the Bronze Age collapse, ranking them low on resilience. They are thought to have been fragile internally, collapsing under stress, potentially due to overextended ambitious construction projects. Their administrative writing (Linear B) offers no explanations for their demise, but names of their gods continued into the Iron Age.

Factors of Survival: Antifragility, River Systems, and IPCC Resilience Models AUTHOR NAME: Eric Cline BOOK TITLE: After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations; 1177 BC, the year civilization collapsed Phoenicians demonstrated antifragility by flourishing in chaos, using trade wealth to buy off the threatening Neo-Assyrians. The Cypriots, though on an island, were later overwhelmed by the Assyrians. The survival of Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians is partially attributed to their location on major river systems (Nile, Tigris/Euphrates), which the failed Hittites lacked. Resilience is analyzed using IPCC definitions: Phoenicians and Cypriots transformed, while Egyptians merely coped.

In this video I sit down with author and explorer Hugh Newman to discuss the exciting new discovery at Karahan Tepe of an 11,400 year old T-shaped pillar that features a humanoid face! This is a unique discovery, but not the only one, as other recent discoveries have also been made at this site and at Gobekli Tepe. In this interview, Hugh will lead us on a photographic journey breaking down all of these enigmas in Turkey. We will end our conversation in Mexico talking about some new Olmec discoveries. QUEST FOR ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS CONFERENCEFOLLOW HUGH NEWMAN⁨JOIN ME ON A TOUR

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens ✓ Claim : Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- For many people today, the idea of societal collapse is unimaginable. Yet history shows that well-established civilizations have fallen again and again – often for similar reasons. In fact, the same forces that build empires can also culminate in their downfall. How can understanding these historical patterns help us prepare for similar existential risks we may already be facing today?  In this episode, Nate is joined by existential risk researcher Luke Kemp to explore the intricate history of societal collapse – connecting patterns of dominance hierarchies, resource control, and inequality to create societies which he calls Goliaths. Together, they delve into the deep history of what egalitarian humans were like before complex civilizations emerged, and the changes in climate and agriculture that created the conditions for hierarchical societies. Luke explains how these very same factors have culminated in the rise and fall of Goliaths, and how these have led to today's global challenges such as nuclear warfare and even AI-fueled surveillance states.  Can knowing our past help us avoid repeating it? Are we in collapse now, and was this civilizational trajectory inevitable? How does the study of civilizational collapse help us grasp the best and worst of humanity – and can we use that knowledge to lean into the better sides of ourselves and put ourselves on a different, more resilient path? (Conversation recorded on August 6th, 2025)     About Luke Kemp: Luke is a Research Affiliate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) and Darwin College at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on understanding the history and future of extreme global risk. Luke has advised the WHO and multiple international institutions, and his work has been covered by media outlets such as the BBC, New York Times, and the New Yorker. He holds both a Doctorate in International Relations and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with first class honours from the Australian National University (ANU). His first book, titled Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse, was published in 2025 and is now available.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

Seriah finally does the Invisible Gorilla show, talking in depth about the book, written by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons, what they discovered, and how it affects not only what reality is, but also what it means when we perceive the Paranormal and Numinous experiences in general.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Outro Music is Urakka with Flutes of the Void Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jeff Bezos' Vision for Orbital Data Centers: Jeff Bezos has proposed a revolutionary concept of building large-scale data centers in Earth's orbit within the next 10 to 20 years. This ambitious idea aims to leverage continuous solar power and extreme cold temperatures in space to optimize computing efficiency. However, the technical and economic challenges associated with such a venture are immense, with potential costs reaching into the tens of billions.The Rarity of Technological Civilizations: New research suggests that technological civilizations in our galaxy may be exceedingly rare, with the nearest one potentially located 33,000 light years away. Scientists emphasize the delicate balance of geological and atmospheric conditions necessary for intelligent life to thrive, raising questions about our unique existence in the universe.Darkening of the Northern Hemisphere: A concerning study reveals that the Northern Hemisphere is gradually becoming darker, absorbing more solar energy than the Southern Hemisphere. This trend, driven by factors like melting sea ice and reduced aerosol levels, could disrupt global weather patterns and intensify climate change, underscoring the intricate balance of Earth's climate system.Astonishing Growth of a Richie Planet: Observations of the rogue planet CHA 11077626 have shown it pulling in gas and dust at an unprecedented rate of 6 billion tons per second. This behavior blurs the lines between planets and stars, prompting new discussions about the formation of free-floating celestial bodies and their classification in the cosmos.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesOrbital Data Centers Proposal[Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/)Technological Civilizations Research[EPSC DPS](https://www.epsc-dps2025.org/)Northern Hemisphere Darkening Study[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Richie Planet Observations[European Southern Observatory](https://www.eso.org/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click Here

PREVIEW HEADLINE: The Earliest Printing Press: Stamped Bricks of Mesopotamia GUEST NAME: Muriel al-Rashid SUMMARY: John Bachelor interviewed author Muriel al-Rashid about her book Between Two Rivers: The Story of Mesopotamian Civilizations. The conversation covered stamped bricks used in ziggurats, like the one built by Ur-Nammu at Ur around 2000 BCE. These stamps served as the earliest printing press, detailing the builder, the building, and the dedication to a god, eliminating the need for scribes. 1923 BAGHDAD

Seriah finally does the Invisible Gorilla show, talking in depth about the book, written by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons, what they discovered, and how it affects not only what reality is, but also what it means when we perceive the Paranormal and Numinous experiences in general.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Outro Music is by Aversed with Burn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isabel Cañas is BACK and here to talk about her new book, The Possession of Alba Díaz. Join us as we talk about the intersection of demonic possession and bodily autonomy, writing capital-R Romance novels, and how Isabel used her historian background to create an immersive Gothic novel. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, possession, racism, mental illness, poisoning, colonialism, religious persecution, misogyny, sexual assault, and sexual content. GuestIsabel Cañas is a Mexican-American speculative fiction writer. After having lived in Mexico, Scotland, Egypt, Turkey, and New York City, among other places, she has settled in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and writes fiction inspired by her research and her heritage. You can pick up her new book, The Possession of Alba Díaz, wherever you buy books.Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Get our new Old Wives' Tale Teller Corduroy Hat!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- The MultiCrew Drive, running from now through September 26! Check out all we have to offer at multitudeshows.comFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many people today, the idea of societal collapse is unimaginable. Yet history shows that well-established civilizations have fallen again and again – often for similar reasons. In fact, the same forces that build empires can also culminate in their downfall. How can understanding these historical patterns help us prepare for similar existential risks we may already be facing today?  In this episode, Nate is joined by existential risk researcher Luke Kemp to explore the intricate history of societal collapse – connecting patterns of dominance hierarchies, resource control, and inequality to create societies which he calls Goliaths. Together, they delve into the deep history of what egalitarian humans were like before complex civilizations emerged, and the changes in climate and agriculture that created the conditions for hierarchical societies. Luke explains how these very same factors have culminated in the rise and fall of Goliaths, and how these have led to today's global challenges such as nuclear warfare and even AI-fueled surveillance states.  Can knowing our past help us avoid repeating it? Are we in collapse now, and was this civilizational trajectory inevitable? How does the study of civilizational collapse help us grasp the best and worst of humanity – and can we use that knowledge to lean into the better sides of ourselves and put ourselves on a different, more resilient path? (Conversation recorded on August 6th, 2025)     About Luke Kemp: Luke is a Research Affiliate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) and Darwin College at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on understanding the history and future of extreme global risk. Luke has advised the WHO and multiple international institutions, and his work has been covered by media outlets such as the BBC, New York Times, and the New Yorker. He holds both a Doctorate in International Relations and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with first class honours from the Australian National University (ANU). His first book, titled Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse, was published in 2025 and is now available.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners

We explore the divers types of dream states, our own experiences in them, and what may be coming from us, and what comes from an other... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Ernst and Seriah go to visit Abby and get a tour of her mother's garden where much of her weirdness has occurred, then they sit and record this conversation about strange things...Outro Music is Olathia with Over the Mountain by Ozzy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wander all over the road with this one, from movies, to ghosts, shadow people, missing 411, the Warrens, and more...Outro Music is The Will with Legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cosmic destiny or narrative shortcut? Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Jason Tyler, and Jimmy Akin test the SNW S3 finale's bold claims—Batel's fate, Vezda stakes, and a Kirk–Spock mind meld that sparks big questions. Are godlike foes killing drama?

They finally told an original story, maman -- or they started to before they were "inspired" by an episode of The Next Generation and did that instead. Alright, fine. It was the only part that actually worked.Episode Reviewed: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 3x10 - "New Life and New Civilizations" Hosts:David C. RobersonMatthew CarrollNote: This episode of Star Trek Universe continues Dave and Matt's ongoing journey discussing Star Trek as they have since the late 1980s.Join Us:Site: http://startrekucast.comApple: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpotify: http://bit.ly/StarTrekUCastSpreaker: http://bit.ly/StuCastSpreakerDavid C. Roberson's Newsletter: https://davidcroberson.substack.com/

Pike and Batel Call It Quits! The Strange New Worlds season finale delivers shocking revelations and sets the stage for Season 4—did it stick the landing? We'll share our full review and reactions. Meanwhile, Paramount is shaking things up with major corporate changes, including the launch of a brand-new sports division. Plus, get ready for Star Trek: Year One—we'll break down everything we know about this exciting new project. And Spock himself is pushing hard for Star Trek 4—we'll explain what Ethan Peck had to say. All this and more, right here on Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Listened To Star Trek Podcast.News:Paramount creates new Sports divisionhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-sports-entertainment-division-jesse-sisgold-1236368113/Star Trek Year Onehttps://trekmovie.com/2025/08/06/star-trek-year-one-would-fill-the-gap-of-untold-stories-of-kirks-enterprise/Zachary Quinto is pushing for Star Trek 4https://screenrant.com/star-trek-4-status-update-zachary-quinto/"New Life and New Civilizations"Directed by Maja VrviloWritten by Dana Horgan & Davy PerezAs Batel prepares to leave the Enterprise to take up her new role, the crew discover that the Vezda has escaped from the transporter pattern buffer in a reconstruction of Gamble's body. Korby finds Gamble at a doorway to the Vezda prison and the Enterprise goes to rescue him. This is a trap to lure out M'Benga, as he and Gamble need to be together to open the doorway. The crew learn that the unique combination of DNA inside Batel matches the biology of the Beholder statue that guards the prison. To open the doorway without M'Benga and Gamble, the crew devise a plan to simultaneously fire on it from the Enterprise and the Farragut; Spock performs a mind meld with James Kirk so the two can perfectly sync their actions. Pike and Batel enter the prison and confront Gamble, who destroys the Beholder and frees the other Vezda. Using her emerging power, Batel creates an illusion in which she and Pike live a full and happy life together. She then traps all the Vezda in the prison and becomes the Beholder. Pike struggles to move on without Batel as the Enterprise sets out to explore uncharted planets.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more.But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom.Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Capt. Pike leads his crew against a world-ending threat with weighty personal consequences. Matt and Pete seek out episode 310, “New Life and New Civilizations.”Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

In the season 3 finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, sometimes the only way to understand each other is to literally get inside someone's head. But even shared memories can lead to very different conclusions. Jim and Talitha reflect the duality of a Star Trek fan as they trade perspectives on the episode's highs and lows. Beam your feedback to startrek@baldmove.com. If you want to see some of Talitha's directing now...TalithaTV YouTube! Hey there!  Check out ⁠⁠https://support.baldmove.com/⁠⁠ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! ⁠⁠Join the Club!⁠⁠ Join the discussion: ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Reddit ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Forums⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I talk with Amy, who we first met at the Seth House, about her psychic abilities, her lifetime of weirdness, and explore different ideas about the unexplained, all while sitting in the middle of the Ithaca City Cemetery. * Outro Music is Lucid Nation with "Everyone's Got an Area 51" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/8. In Professor Eric Cline's After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations, the Phoenicians and Cypriates are highlighted as "antifragile", flourishing in chaos. Phoenicians, surviving Canaanites, took over Mediterranean trade, spreading purple dye and standardizing the alphabet. Cypriates, original copper suppliers, pioneered iron metallurgy, disseminating both goods and techniques, possibly out of innovation rather than just necessity. They used their Mediterranean access to even buy off the Neo-Assyrians with tribute.

: 1. Professor Eric Cline's books, 1177 BC, the year civilization collapsed and After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations, highlight Late Bronze Age globalization through the Uluburun shipwreck (c. 1300 BC), revealing diverse cargo like copper from Cyprus and tin from Afghanistan . The 1177 BC collapse resulted from a "perfect storm" of drought, famine, Sea Peoples, disease, and earthquakes. New computer modeling suggests the simultaneous fall of the Hittites and Ugarit was  . . . . . .

Here are eight segments, each summarizing content from Professor Eric Cline's work, with book titles and authors, limited to 75 words, and numbered as requested: 1/8. In Professor Eric Cline's books, 1177 BC, the year civilization collapsed and After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations, the Uluburun shipwreck (c. 1300 BC) serves as a microcosm of Late Bronze Age globalization. Its cargo included 10 tons of copper from Cyprus and 1 ton of tin from Afghanistan, along with ebony and Canaanite jars, demonstrating a sophisticated, wide-ranging trade network connecting multiple civilizations across the Mediterranean. A solid gold scarab of Nefertiti helped date the wreck to around 1300 BC. 1879 PLSTO SYMPOSIUM, MUMICH                                                          

3/8. In Professor Eric Cline's After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations, the Assyrians are a prime example of resilience post-1177 BC. Their success derived from strong leadership and constant warfare, allowing them to secure resources when traditional trade partners failed. Their complex, on-again-off-again relationship with the Babylonians eventually led to Neo-Assyrian dominance in the Near East for centuries, showcasing the rise and fall of empires.

8/8. Professor Eric Cline categorizes the Minoans (Crete) and Mycenaeans (mainland Greece) as societies that failedthe collapse in After 1177 BC, The Survival of Civilizations. Despite outward vibrancy, they were internally fragile and vulnerable, possibly due to overextension, drought, famine, or internal uprisings. Cline applies IPCC definitions, classifying societies as "transforming," "adapting," or "coping," with the Minoans and Mycenaeans ultimately disappearing completely, illustrating their failure to recover. 1700 BABYLON