Forgotten Civilization

New Discoveries on the Solar-Induced Dark Age

By: Robert M. Schoch Ph.D. Ph.D., Catherine Ulissey

Narrated by: Micah Hanks

• Updated throughout with recent developments and additional illustrations

• Reveals how solar outbursts caused the end of the last ice age, unleashed catastrophe upon ancient advanced civilizations, and led to six millennia of a Solar-Induced Dark Age

• Includes evidence from solar science, geology, oceanic circulation patterns, the Sphinx, the underground cities of Cappadocia, the Easter Island rongorongo glyphs, and the Göbekli Tepe complex in Turkey

In this newly revised and expanded edition, updated throughout with recent developments, geologist Robert Schoch builds upon his revolutionary theory that the origins of the Sphinx date back much further than 2500 BCE and examines scientific evidence of the catastrophe that destroyed early high culture nearly 12,000 years ago.

Combining evidence from multiple scientific disciplines, Schoch makes the case that the abrupt end of the last ice age, circa 9700 BCE, was due to an agitated Sun. Solar outbursts unleashed electrical/plasma discharges upon Earth, triggering dramatic climate change as well as increased earthquake and volcanic activity, fires, high radiation levels, and massive floods. Schoch explains how these events impacted the civilizations of the time, set humanity back thousands of years, and led to six millennia of a Solar-Induced Dark Age (SIDA). Applying the SIDA framework to ancient history, he explores how many megalithic monuments, petroglyphs, indigenous traditions, and legends fall logically into place, including the underground cities of Cappadocia, the Easter Island rongorongo glyphs, and the Göbekli Tepe complex in Turkey. He also reveals that our Sun is a much more unstable star than previously believed, suggesting that history could repeat itself with a solar outburst powerful enough to devastate modern society.

Weaving together a new view of the origins and antiquity of civilization and the dynamics of the planet we live on, Schoch maintains we must heed the megalithic warning of the past and collectively prepare for future events.

Critic reviews

“Schoch is a true scientist, following the data wherever it leads, heedless of political pressures or worn-out paradigms. His redating of the Sphinx in 1991 launched the New Archaeology. Forgotten Civilization distills all that has happened since into a simple conclusion: that solar activity ended the last cycle of high culture and may destroy ours in turn. Schoch is no scaremonger, no hawker of a pet theory. What we do with this knowledge is up to us, but once digested, it changes everything.”

"The new edition of Forgotten Civilization also acts as a platform for Schoch to launch a broadside against his critics in the establishment, whose denizens so often blinker themselves in the interests of self-preservation—and who can blame him? Schoch is to be admired for sticking to his guns, and for his academic resilience over decades. My belief is that it will turn out that he has been, and is, on the right side of history, alternative or otherwise."

science

liked facts....but seemed like downed strike theory almost like others shunned authors sphinx work

Interesting

It is a rather interesting listed. I admit that it could be difficult for the non technical person to follow. Some of material is fully supported other elements less so. Some is pure speculation. On the other hand there are some interesting tidbits into as well.

The Sun!

All the different planetary things we experience. The different weather patterns. The volcanic activity. The tectonic plate shifting activity. All of those things, all determined by the Sun. 


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The Hidden one

New Theories

I was looking forward to listening to this book but when I began I realized the narrator’s voice grated on me and I stopped listening. Nearly every word ended strangely. I gave it another chance, and although i don’t care for the narration i overcome my reluctance. The book is fascinating, and not a subject i’m familiar with, Despite being over my head, the author made his explanations understandable to me. Appreciated the style and concepts.

Well researched. Presents a compelling narrative.

Well researched and annotated. Presents a compelling narrative for a case that suggests civilization has a rich history that is almost missing and points the way to areas that may provide more supporting evidence. Its a great listen and a great read.