Best Moai Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 42: The San Jose Galleon 2:00:33

5d ago2:00:33

2:00:33

This episode is a deep dive into the so-called “Holy Grail of Shipwrecks”: the San Jose Galleon. Come for the Dutch gin bottles and hypothetical emeralds, stay in spite of the monster demon fish (dolphins) and my meltdown over dodgy research methodologies.Episode features track "Enigmatic and Alluring" by Universfield, sourced from Freesound.…

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Uncovering Viking Burials: Ancient Aliens or Human Rituals? 1:03:15

7d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

This episode delves into the Viking Age burial practices and examines claims made by the Ancient Astronaut crowd that suggest these customs are evidence of alien interference. Together with Professor Howard Williams, known as Archeodeath online, we explore the complexities of Norse burials and the significance of ship burials, which were often asso…

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Archaeologists vs. Ancient Aliens: The Truth Behind Viking Myths 1:01:36

25d ago1:01:36

1:01:36

This podcast delves into the peculiar claims made by the show Ancient Aliens regarding the Viking Age. Swedish archaeologist Fredrik and Norwegian archaeologist Steffen Bakk critically examine the episode that suggests Vikings may have had extraterrestrial influences, questioning the validity of such assertions. They highlight the absurdity of clai…

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The return of the Moai at Coral Castle 32:13

1M ago32:13

32:13

This time, we will look back at two sites we covered in the past, but with some new information and approaches. Today's excursion is based on the Ancient Aliens episode "Mysterious Structures" from season eight. This is basically a clip show from past episodes. A bit of the issue with Ancient Aliens is that they tend to reuse material over time. Bu…

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Monoliths - Stones agency with Dr. Charlotte Coull 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

The episode features a lively and critical dialogue between Frederik and Dr. Charlotte Coull, a public historian specializing in the cultural significance of stone. They explore the problematic narratives surrounding megaliths and ancient sites as portrayed in the popular television show Ancient Aliens. A key focus of their discussion is the site o…

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Runestones and monsters: The Intersection of Archaeology and Myth 21:50

2M ago21:50

21:50

Monsters have long captivated human imagination, and this episode delves into the fascinating legend of a lake monster in Sweden, specifically the creature said to inhabit Storsjön, or the Big Lake. This tale intertwines with regional identity and the historical significance of a runestone associated with the beast, which adds a unique layer to the…

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Unmasking the Myths of Crystal Skulls: Fact vs. Fiction 33:12

2M ago33:12

33:12

The legend of crystal skulls captivates the imagination, interweaving tales of ancient wisdom, extraterrestrial artifacts, and mystical powers. However, a closer examination reveals that many of these claims are steeped in modern invention rather than historical fact. Frederick meticulously investigates the origins of the most notorious crystal sku…

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Merlin, Moses, and Magic: Debunking Ancient Alien Theories 2:19:25

3M ago2:19:25

2:19:25

Is magic real? Ancient Alien theorists claim that it is, but not really. They claim that descriptions of magic are just misunderstood alien technology. Together with Archaeosoup and Michelle Franklin, we are going to investigate these theories. We'll cover modern magicians, the famous Merlin, and whether Moses from the Bible had access to alien tec…

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The Kensington Runestone - hoaxes, Templars and the Holy Grail 1:15:49

4M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

This time, we will look at the infamous Kensington Runestone found in the USA and the claims made by Scott Wolter from America Unearthed. Is the stone evidence of templars and Scandinavians in the US? Or is it a creation in modern times? In Digging up Ancient Aliens, our host Fredrik uses his background in archaeology to discover what is genuine, f…

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Vikings! 39:33

4M ago39:33

39:33

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 Contact: Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.com Email: fredrik@diggingupanci…

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Episode 41: Damien Hirst & the Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable 2:12:26

4M ago2:12:26

2:12:26

An ancient shipwreck, filled with magnificent treasures from around the world--every maritime archaeologist's dream, right? But when does dream become delusion? Join me for the podcast's longest (!) ever (!!) episode (!!!), during which we take a DEEP DIVE (ha) into Damien Hirst and the 2017 Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable exhibition. …

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The great pseudo archaeology quiz 1:53:28

5M ago1:53:28

1:53:28

In this extraordinary episode I'm going head to head with Mark, or as he is better known, Archaeosoup. Who is the most knowledgeable regarding pseudo-archaeology? Only one can emerge victorious from this battle! The quiz was created and hosted initially by the very gracious Michelle Franklin. Links to both Michelle and Mark are found here below. Re…

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A kinda true story 58:20

5M ago58:20

58:20

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 versi…

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A True Story 49:54

6M ago49:54

49:54

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. How…

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Europe's only ancient pyramid (and Colosseum myths) 44:47

6M ago44:47

44:47

This episode will be a bit different than normal. First, it was recorded in Rome. Secondly, there will not be too many aliens. Don't worry, it will be a fun one, we will finally find Europe's only ancient pyramid. They were not in Bosnia or Greece but in Italy all along. Then we'll bust some Colosseum myths and talk a little about Romes's obsession…

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Silencing history and memory in the Christ of Europe 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

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 gove…

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The 2012 Apocalypse - With Andrew Kinkella 1:13:53

7M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

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 …

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Episode 40: Damien Hirst - A Shark's Tale 57:30

7M ago57:30

57:30

**insert Jaws theme song here** A new episode swimmin’ straight for you! This one features the classic trio: sharks, death, and formaldehyde. That is to say, it is a deep dive (ha) into Damien Hirst’s The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, AKA The Shark One. Come for facts about optimal methods for shark taxidermy, stay …

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The Maya Conspiracy - with Ancient Maya History 59:15

8M ago59:15

59:15

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…

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Flint Dibble v Graham Hancock on Joe Rogan - with prof. Howard Williams 1:40:44

8M ago1:40:44

1:40:44

In this episode, we will cover the recent debate between Dr. Flint Dibble from Cardiff University and Graham Hancock on the Joe Rogan Podcast. The first part of the show will be a sort of answer to Flint Dibble's article in Sapiens. In the second part of the episode, I’m joined by Professor Howard Williams, also known as Archaeodeath on TikTok and …

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The Science of the Turin Shroud 51:38

8M ago51:38

51:38

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into one of the most intriguing and controversial relics, the Shroud of Turin. Building on our previous discussion of the shroud's historical journey, today we shift our focus to its scientific aspects. If you haven't listened to the first part of this exploration, I highly recommend going back for a compl…

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The Shroud of Turin - history and hoaxes 35:07

9M ago35:07

35:07

Since we are so close to Easter, maybe it's time to discuss something connected to the holiday. So why not the Shroud of Turin? Some claim the cloth carries the image of Jesus Christ, and others have pointed out that making a copy of it is relatively simple. And yes, Ancient Aliens are using the shroud as evidence for their alien hypothesis. Today,…

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Golden hats and Copper Scrolls 34:46

9M ago34:46

34:46

Let's dust off our thinking hats and join in exploring two special objects surrounded by strange claims. First, we will spend time with four golden hats from the European Bronze Age. Some claim they functioned as priestly antennas, but how do they fit into the Bronze Age cult. Then we will move on to the Copper Scrolls, one of the maybe more myster…

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Episode 39: The Moai of Rapa Nui 1:10:43

9M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

🌊🗿 🌊🗿🌊 The emojis say it all: this episode is a deep dive into the monolithic moai of Rapa Nui—also known as Easter Island. Come for the in-depth discussion of how generations of Rapanui (i.e. the people of Rapa Nui) made and moved moai; stay in spite of the bad puns about 🌋 volcanoes 🌋.The wave noises are courtesy of Tim Kahn via FreeSound.…

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The Red Sea Scrolls - Solving the Great Pyramid 35:13

10M ago35:13

35:13

This time, we will continue our examination of the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, especially the Great Pyramid of Khufu. We will investigate the queen's pyramids, take a trip with Khufu's sun boat, and sit down and read the Red Sea scrolls. Ultimately, we will see that this marvel of human engineering was indeed done by a workforce organized by Khufu. …

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The Last Wonder Standing: Ramping up the Giza Pyramids 32:31

10M ago32:31

32:31

How were the great pyramids of Giza built? This is a question that's been asked for a long time. The answers have been ranging from those based on the best available evidence to the more far-out ideas. Among those there are suggestions that such precision and scale could only be the work of extraterrestrial intervention. But what do the most recent…

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GIANTS! The Tall Tales of Archaeological Hoaxes 51:08

11M ago51:08

51:08

Giants have long fascinated us humans and seem to be a never-ending resource for archaeological hoaxes. Towards the end of the 19th century, there almost became a trend to create giant hoaxes. In some cases, this was just to amuse; in others, it was to prove the Bible right. In this episode, we will look at three cases. The Lovelock giant. The San …

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Episode 42: The San Jose Galleon 2:00:33

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Uncovering Viking Burials: Ancient Aliens or Human Rituals? 1:03:15

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Archaeologists vs. Ancient Aliens: The Truth Behind Viking Myths 1:01:36

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The return of the Moai at Coral Castle 32:13

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Monoliths - Stones agency with Dr. Charlotte Coull 1:02:57

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Runestones and monsters: The Intersection of Archaeology and Myth 21:50

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Unmasking the Myths of Crystal Skulls: Fact vs. Fiction 33:12

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Merlin, Moses, and Magic: Debunking Ancient Alien Theories 2:19:25

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The Kensington Runestone - hoaxes, Templars and the Holy Grail 1:15:49

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Vikings! 39:33

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Episode 41: Damien Hirst & the Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable 2:12:26

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The great pseudo archaeology quiz 1:53:28

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A kinda true story 58:20

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A True Story 49:54

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Europe's only ancient pyramid (and Colosseum myths) 44:47

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Silencing history and memory in the Christ of Europe 57:54

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The 2012 Apocalypse - With Andrew Kinkella 1:13:53

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Episode 40: Damien Hirst - A Shark's Tale 57:30

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The Maya Conspiracy - with Ancient Maya History 59:15

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Flint Dibble v Graham Hancock on Joe Rogan - with prof. Howard Williams 1:40:44

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The Science of the Turin Shroud 51:38

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The Shroud of Turin - history and hoaxes 35:07

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Golden hats and Copper Scrolls 34:46

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Episode 39: The Moai of Rapa Nui 1:10:43

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The Red Sea Scrolls - Solving the Great Pyramid 35:13

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The Last Wonder Standing: Ramping up the Giza Pyramids 32:31

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GIANTS! The Tall Tales of Archaeological Hoaxes 51:08

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