We are going on an excursion to a place of power in the Viking world. Let's explore where the Jarl of Birka most likely had their residence. We will also talk about the work of one of Sweden's first female archaeologists and slavery within the Viking world.

Histourian

• Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.com
• Email: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/
• Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliens
• Instagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien
• Store: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch

Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support

We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses.

Join Patreon here

Member Portal

• APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com
• APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet
• APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet
• APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet
• Tee Public Store

The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here

This is the finale of our summer special. The second part of Lucian of Samosata's novel “A True Story.” While the first part is filled with space travels and battles on distant planets, this part will deal with other topics. What was Homer's true nationality, why Pythagoras didn’t like his victory meal, and if Herodotus were sent to the Greek version of hell for his accounts?

Lucian of Samosata, a second-century CE author, penned what some consider the first science fiction novel in history, "A True Story." Lucian vividly describes space travel, intergalactic battles, alien beings, and even alien abductions in this short story. However, rather than attempting to write a sci-fi epic, Lucian's work is a satirical critique of contemporary travel books and historical accounts. In this episode, we'll continue to look at Lucian's imaginative narrative and see how it gives us a unique window into the ancient world.

Remember to check out our sponsor, Histourian! Histourian

• Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.com
• Email: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/
• Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliens
• Instagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien
• Store: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch

Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support

We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses.

Join Patreon here

Member Portal

• APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com
• APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet
• APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet
• APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet
• Tee Public Store

The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named

In this summer special episode, while traveling and soaking up the sun, I found myself contemplating a different kind of travel—space travel. Inspired by the frequent claims made in "Ancient Aliens" that ancient myths and stories actually describe UFOs and space rockets using the vocabulary of the time, I wanted to explore this concept further. However, I often find these interpretations to be misleading or misrepresentative of the original texts. This sparked an intriguing thought: How would an ancient person genuinely describe space travel?

Enter Lucian of Samosata, a second-century CE author who penned what some consider the first science fiction novel in history, "A True Story." In this short story, Lucian vividly describes space travel, intergalactic battles, alien beings, and even alien abductions. However, rather than attempting to write a sci-fi epic, Lucian's work is actually a satirical critique of contemporary travel books and historical accounts. In this episode, we'll delve into Lucian's imaginative narrative and see how it gives us a unique window into ancient perceptions of space travel.

Check out our sponsor: Histourian

We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses.

Join Patreon here

Member Portal

• Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.com
• Email: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/
• Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliens
• Instagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien
• Store: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch

Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support

The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here

• APN Website:

This time, we are going to do something a little bit different. We will do a case study of a country where the government has started to promote its preferred historical narrative. While some might not call that alternative history or pseudo-history, I would argue that this is overlapping. So we will look at Poland and its memory laws, how the government is policing museums, and trying to silence research on Polish complicity in the Holocaust. We will also look at Polish history to see how it came to be and what national memory they draw from.

We will look at how they create emotionally triggering museums while leaving out the parts of history that put Poland in a bad light. We will see how PiS, the ruling party, is trying to silence museum directors and professors who don't follow the party line. In the past, we have discussed how governments in Bosnia and Indonesia have used state funds to promote psuedoscience. This isn't too far off, just fewer aliens and lost civilizations. But it is still essential to keep our eyes on this pseudo-history in times like this.

Videos you hear in the episode:

The Unconquered:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q88AkN1hNYM

Dziewczyna z granatem:

https://youtu.be/6pTPMq4ZrGw?si=uYA_my0qMturS-vU

You will find sources on the episode page with a full transcript: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-64-christ-of-europe

• Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.com
• Email: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/
• Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliens
• Instagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien
• Store: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch

Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support

The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here

Today, we dive into a topic that captivated the world's imagination: the so-called apocalypse of 2012, which was supposedly foretold by the Mayan calendar. This phenomenon sparked a frenzy of movies, books, and even TV specials, with many experts cashing in on the hysteria.

Joining us in this episode is Professor Andrew Kinkella, not only the host of the Pseudo Archaeology podcast but also a seasoned expert on Maya history and archaeology. Together, we will explore how the year 2012 became a fixture in pop culture and examine the pseudoarchaeological interpretations that have shaped our understanding of the Mayan civilization. We'll delve into the historical and cultural contexts of the Mesoamerican calendars and debunk some of the myths surrounding them.

Special thanks to our Patreon supporters and members portal subscribers, whose contributions enrich our exploration of these mysterious topics. Your support keeps our investigations thorough and grounded.

As always, you can find additional resources, source citations, and contact information on our website at diggingupancientaliens.com. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving us a five-star review—it really helps!

In "Digging Up Ancient Aliens," we explore the fascinating intersections of alternative history, archaeology, and the claims surrounding ancient alien theories in popular media. I'm your host, Fredrik, guiding you through the world of pseudo-archaeology.

Andrew Kinkella online:

Podcast: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo

Kinkella Teaches Archaeology: https://www.youtube.com/c/KinkellaTeachesArchaeology

Blog: http://kinkellasarchaeology.wordpress.com/

• Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.com
• Email: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/
• Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliens
• Instagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien
• Store: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch

Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support

We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses.

In this episode, I will examine different Maya conspiracies found in Ancient Alien mythology with the help of Dimitris and Marie, the brains behind the Ancient Maya History Instagram account. Is there any truth to Palenque being depicted flying a spaceship? Are blood rituals a misunderstanding of how the alien communicates with humans? Is the Olmec evidence of alien travelers in Mesoamerica? As you might suspect, the answer is no, but tune in to hear the real history behind these claims.

Special thanks to our Patreon supporters and members portal subscribers, whose contributions enrich our exploration of these mysterious topics. Your support keeps our investigations thorough and grounded.

As always, you can find additional resources, source citations, and contact information on our website at diggingupancientaliens.com. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving us a five-star review—it really helps!

In "Digging Up Ancient Aliens," we explore the fascinating intersections of alternative history, archaeology, and the claims surrounding ancient alien theories in popular media. I'm your host, Fredrik, guiding you through the world of pseudo-archaeology.

Ancient Maya History on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ancientmayahistory/

• Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.com
• Email: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/
• Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliens
• Instagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien
• Store: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch

Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support

We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses.

Join Patreon here

Member Portal

The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs