Best Neanderthal Society Podcasts (2024)

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NEM#221: David Nagler Goes Brazilian 1:23:19

32m ago1:23:19

1:23:19

The New York-based singer/keyboardist/guitarist issued three albums and four EPs with Nova Social (initially called Stretch) from ’98-’14 while also serving as music director for Wesley Stace’s Cabinet of Wonders variety show. After four solo releases, he’s formed a new project setting his droll lyrics in a ’60s Brazilian setting called As For the …

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 69: Trump Talk 1:34:29

4h ago1:34:29

1:34:29

Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 69 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys discuss last weekend's Rifleman Camp and Donald Trump. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and take advantage of our Op…

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The Parthenon: Wonder of Athens 58:44

16m ago58:44

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It is the most famous monument of ancient Greece. Its remains standing tall above modern Athens today, more than 2,000 years old. The Parthenon. A temple, treasury, the residence of a powerful general after Alexander the Great’s death…and his courtesans, a church, a mosque, a gunpowder store, a tourist site. It’s safe to say that the Parthenon has …

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Engaging the Masses on UFOs: Dan Warren (PART 2) 38:50

1d ago38:50

38:50

🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: His TikTok is legendary (5thpillarofemphasis), and now Dan Warren joins us to discuss UFOs and more. Also, returning to ATU to guest cohost is our friend, the talented D.J. from Calling All Beings (make sure to check him out in …

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Mycenae: Cradle of Bronze Age Greece 52:17

2d ago52:17

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Overlooking the Argolid Plain in the eastern Peloponnese, Mycenae was once the envy of the Mediterranean world. It rose to prominence in the late Bronze Age, centuries before the great Greek states of Athens, Sparta and Corinth, and is known as the birthplace of mythical bronze age figures such as Agammemnon, King of the Greeks. But how do know so …

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 68: Sex Robots and Hunting Rifles 2:06:16

4d ago2:06:16

2:06:16

Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 68 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! Buckle your chinstraps and get ready to laugh! Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and take advantage of our Optic Zero Program!…

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Commodus: The Gladiator Emperor 54:44

5d ago54:44

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Known as one of Rome's worst emperors, Commodus is famed for both his infamy and bravado. Ascending the throne as a teenager, he dressed up as Hercules, fought as a gladiator in the Colosseum, and renamed Rome after himself. But who was the real Commodus? And was he really as bad and megalomaniacal as some have claimed? In this episode of The Ancie…

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Engaging the Masses on UFOs: Dan Warren (PART 1) 49:58

8d ago49:58

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🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: His TikTok is legendary (5thpillarofemphasis), and now Dan Warren joins us to discuss UFOs and more. Also, returning to ATU to guest cohost is our friend, the talented D.J. from Calling All Beings. 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW 🙏 🛒 SHOP TH…

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Origins of the Olympics 32:03

9d ago32:03

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The Olympics. It’s the most famous sporting event in the world, and the 33rd Olympiad is taking place in Paris right now. But how did it all begin? It's a story that takes us back more than 2,000 years. Featuring mythological heroes like Heracles, ancient athletes that became celebrities and the great sanctuary of Olympia in western Greece, home to…

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NEM#220: Jah Wobble’s Bass Worship 1:17:14

13d ago1:17:14

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John Wardle (named Jah Wobble by Sid Vicious) started playing bass in John Lydon’s post Sex Pistols band Public Image Ltd. in 1978, left after two albums, and has since recorded 50+ solo and collaborative albums, largely led by the bass, but spanning many genres including some particularly famous work in the world-music area. We discuss “Last Exit”…

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 67: DNC Coup 58:40

14d ago58:40

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Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 67 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys discuss the conspiracies surrounding the Democratic National Committee following the attempted assassination of President Trump and removal of President Biden as the democratic nominee. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthw…

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Hestia: Goddess of Hearth & Home 49:07

12d ago49:07

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As both the eldest and youngest child of the great titan Kronos, and the Greek goddess of hearth and home, Hestia was incredibly important in almost every sphere of Greek daily life. But she is arguably one of the most overlooked deities in the Greek Pantheon. The question we're asking today is why. In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes i…

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Alien Mummies (PART 3) 36:21

15d ago36:21

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🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: His X (Twitter) Spaces are legendary, and now King Wakata joins us to discuss the alien mummies. Also returning to ATU is author, composer, actor Blake Best. Check out the beginning of our Alien Mummy YouTube video for a sneak p…

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The Maya Collapse 43:16

16d ago43:16

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Just over 1,000 years ago, the ancient Maya world in Mesoamerica was turned upside down. Prominent cities like Tikal, Palenque, Copan and Calakmul, their great stone art and architecture left to be gradually reclaimed by the jungle. It's a time of decline known as the Maya Collapse. But what caused it? And did the entirety of Mayan civilisation rea…

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 66: Push Back 1:59:46

21d ago1:59:46

1:59:46

Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 66 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys discuss ways for citizens to put pressure back on the government and jiu jitsu. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and…

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The Roman Gladiator 1:02:23

22d ago1:02:23

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The ferocious, professional fighters who fought in great arenas all across the Roman Empire for the pleasure of the crowd were the celebrities of their day. They were sex symbols and yet they also ranked amongst the lowest in Roman society. Today the gladiator is one of the great images of ancient Rome but who exactly were they and what do we know …

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Alien Mummies (PART 2) 34:01

22d ago34:01

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🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: His X (Twitter) Spaces are legendary, and now King Wakata joins us to discuss the alien mummies. Also returning to ATU is author, composer, actor Blake Best. Check out the beginning of our Alien Mummy YouTube video for a sneak p…

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Neanderthal Britain 47:38

24d ago47:38

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For more than 100,000 years, Neanderthals made their home in Ice Age Britain, right on the edge of the inhabitable world. But what evidence do we have for this early species in what is today Britain? Dr Matthew Pope from UCL joins Tristan Hughes to discuss this fascinating period pre-history; Neanderthal Britain. What do we know about these people'…

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 65: Trump Assassination Attempt 1:59:30

25d ago1:59:30

1:59:30

Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 65 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys discuss the July 13th assassination attempt on President Trump. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and take advantage …

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Pyramid of the Sun 47:39

26d ago47:39

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The Pyramid of the Sun is ancient America’s Great Pyramid of Giza. Built in the legendary city of Teotihuacán, and given its name by the Aztecs, this magnificent step pyramid is another great wonder of the ancient world. But who built it? And what for? In today’s episode of The Ancients Tristan Hughes is joined by Annabeth Headrick, an expert on al…

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NEM#219: Oliver Wakeman Beyond the Keyboard 1:50:30

30d ago1:50:30

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Oliver is the son of Yes keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman, and has not shied from this association, displaying similar sounds and chops, and serving as Yes’ keyboardist himself for four years. His work has in part played in this prog rock space, creating concept albums with Clive Nolan, working with Yes’ Steve Howe and Peter Banks, and playing with Sta…

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Alien Mummies (PART 1) 34:24

29d ago34:24

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🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: His X (Twitter) Spaces are legendary, and now King Wakata joins us to discuss the alien mummies. Also returning to ATU is author, composer, actor Blake Best. Check out the beginning of our Alien Mummy YouTube video for a sneak p…

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Roman Roads 47:32

1M ago47:32

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Do all roads lead to Rome? We find out in today's episode all about one of the Roman Empire's greatest legacies - it's web-like network of roads and route-ways. From the famous Via Appia, the longest road in mainland Italy, to Watling Street, the road on which Boudica was defeated, Rome's roads left an indelible mark on the territories their centur…

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 64: Fourth of July 34:18

1M ago34:18

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Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 64 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys recap an eventful Fourth of July celebration. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and take advantage of our Optic Zero …

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Birth of the Iron Age 1:02:28

1M ago1:02:28

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It’s the end of the 12th century BC, and a once remarkable Near eastern world lay in ruin. Drought, warfare, famine, earthquakes, plague - all had combined to brutally devastate ancient civilisations stretching from Mesopotamia to Egypt to mainland Greece. It was a catastrophe unlike anything else - a Bronze Age collapse. But that’s only half the s…

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Bigfoot, Wooly Mammoths, Ancient Apocalypses: Anthropology & Beyond with Dr. Elizabeth Weiss (Part 3) 37:42

1M ago37:42

37:42

🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: Dr. Elizabeth Weiss is a controversial and world-renowned anthropology professor, specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains. This episode, we continue to explore controversies that are addressed in Dr. Weiss' new bo…

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The Bronze Age Brotherhood of Kings 41:11

1M ago41:11

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More than 3,000 years ago, a coalition of Bronze Age rulers existed across the Near Eastern world. Kings reigning over great Bronze age powers like New Kingdom Egypt, Babylon and the Hittites coexisted and interacted with each other. They exchanged precious goods, signed treaties and even married into each other's families. But how exactly did this…

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 63: Dirt Bikes 1:20:00

1M ago1:20:00

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Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 63 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! We're talking dirt biking, buckle your chinstrap! Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and take advantage of our Optic Zero Progr…

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Domina: Women Who Shaped Rome 51:42

1M ago51:42

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The crisis of the Roman Republic is a period littered with iconic male power players. Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, Pompey, Brutus and the Gracchi brothers. But less famous, and often overlooked are the women that shaped these famous Roman statesmen. In today's episode of the Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr. Daisy Dunn to shine a light on so…

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World UFO Day! Flora, MS UFO Encounter with a Never-Heard-Before Dr. J. Allen Hynek Revelation! 24:39

1M ago24:39

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🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: A veteran and former law enforcement officer recounts the unusual UFO - UAP phenomena the small town of Flora, Mississippi has been experiencing since the 1950s, culminating in a night that would change everything. Among his rev…

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Neanderthal: Anthropology & Beyond with Dr. Elizabeth Weiss (Part 2) 37:44

1M ago37:44

37:44

🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: Dr. Elizabeth Weiss is a controversial and world-renowned anthropology professor, specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains. This episode, we continue to explore controversies that are addressed in Dr. Weiss' new bo…

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NEM#218: Pat Mastelotto: Prog Neanderthal Drum-Painting 1:22:45

1M ago1:22:45

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Pat has been a session drummer since the mid ’70s, was a founding member of Mr. Mister in the ’80s, and played in all line-ups of King Crimson since ’94. He’s also a producer and no stranger to electronics. We discuss “31” by Tu-Ner from T-1 Contact Information (2023), “Flinch” by TUNER from Totem (2005), “Life Goes On” by Mr. Mister from I Wear th…

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Temple Mount 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Temple Mount is one of the most sacred places in Jerusalem. A rocky outcrop that has become important for Islam, Judaism and Christianity and the acropolis of the ancient city, with links to figures like King David, Solomon, Herod, Jesus and Muhammad. It’s an area of the world rich in religious history. And in today's episode of The Ancients - the …

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 62: What Technology Wants 2:02:04

2M ago2:02:04

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Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 62 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys discuss What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly, published by Penguin Books. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and take …

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The Biblical Kingdom of Israel 59:15

2M ago59:15

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The story of the ancient kingdom of Israel is a central part of the Old Testament. Famous for its kings like Saul, David and Solomon, the kingdom supposedly emerged in the southern Levant in the late 2nd millennium BC. Most of what we know about this kingdom comes from the Hebrew Bible. But what does the archeology say? Are there any remains that m…

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Anthropology & Beyond with Dr. Elizabeth Weiss (Part 1) 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 THIS EPISODE: Dr. Elizabeth Weiss is a controversial and world-renowned anthropology professor, specializing in the analysis of human skeletal remains. This episode, we explore Dr. Weiss' journey into anthropology, the science of skeletal ana…

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Heracles 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Tristan Hughes continues the Greek Gods and Goddesses series with today’s deity; the most popular mythical hero of them all: Heracles, or Hercules. Same hero. His story has never faded, reimagined in various media formats from Hollywood and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, to Disney, to The Ancients podcast. Professor Alastair Blanshard joins Tristan to …

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 61: Military Draft 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 61 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys sit down to discuss the possibility of a military draft in the United States. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest and t…

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The Ark of the Covenant 47:01

2M ago47:01

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The Ark of the Covenant is one of the most famous, yet mysterious, objects mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. This special box that held the sacred 10 Commandments, written by God himself. But what exactly was it? What stories are told about it? And, most intriguingly of all, what happened to it? Tristan Hughes visits the University of Cardiff and Dr D…

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Reddit Whistleblower’s UFO Disclosure Analysis (Part 3) 29:21

2M ago29:21

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🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 May 2024: a mysterious UFO whistleblower came forward with a gripping statement on Reddit that has since been deleted. However, our own Dr. Mounce read the original disclosure, and with some help from our UFO Twitter (X) Space friend FullStac…

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Origins of the Celts 49:22

2M ago49:22

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The Celts are an ancient people shrouded in mystery and intrigue. In the minds of most people the word ‘Celt’ refers to the people of Iron Age Britain, or the ferocious Galatians of central Turkey. But the original Celts were very different. They settled in places like southern France and northern Italy and came into direct contact with the Etrusca…

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 60: Siamese Twins 1:41:44

2M ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 60 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! Join the boys for a serious, not so serious discussion on total warfare and siamese twins. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northwest a…

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Moses & The Exodus 44:12

2M ago44:12

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The story of Moses and the Exodus is one of the oldest and most well known in history. It is full of instantly recognisable episodes like the parting of the Red Sea, the ten plagues of Egypt, and the burning bush but it is also foundational to many modern-day faiths. So today we’re asking what does the historical and archaeological record reveal ab…

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NEM#217: Richard Thompson’s Moments in Time

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Richard started as guitarist in the folk-rock staple Fairport Convention in 1967 but left in 1970 after five albums. He then recorded his debut solo album, six as Richard and Linda Thompson, and has since recorded 20 more solo albums of lyrically inventive, stylistically varied tunes that nearly always feature very skilled guitar work. We discuss “…

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Reddit Whistleblower’s UFO Disclosure Analysis (Part 2) 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 May 2024: a mysterious UFO whistleblower came forward with a gripping statement on Reddit that has since been deleted. However, our own Dr. Mounce read the original disclosure, and with some help from our UFO Twitter (X) Space friend FullStac…

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The Parthians 54:58

2M ago54:58

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The Parthians were heavyweights of ancient Mesopotamia. Hailing from what is now modern day Iran, they charged onto the scene by destroying the Seleucid Empire and became one of Rome’s most formidable enemies. They are perhaps most famous for capturing Crassus - Rome’s spider-like tycoon - at the Battle of Carrhae, and pouring gold down his throat.…

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Enlightened Neanderthals Episode 59: Current Events 1:38:56

2M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

Hey podcast America, welcome to episode 59 of the Enlightened Neanderthals! The boys talk Trump Derangement Syndrome, Israeli - Hamas conflict, government corruption, etc. Find the neanderthals on Instagram @enlightenedneanderthals and @trainingnorthwest on YouTube on X and online at TrainingNorthwestLLC.com. Buy a Vortex Optic from Training Northw…

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Understanding Neanderthals 43:09

2M ago43:09

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Early prehistorians had little more than stones and bones to work with as they tried to piece together the story of the Neanderthals, but today’s researchers work in ways that early prehistorians could never have imagined. Archaeologist and author Rebecca Wragg Sykes' new book Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Art, and Death synthesizes more than a …

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Noah's Ark and the Flood 59:07

2M ago59:07

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The Ancients launches a new miniseries exploring the stories, people, objects and kingdoms central to the Old Testament's narrative. There was only one place to start and it's not "In the beginning..." The story of the Flood in the Book of Genesis is well known, where God conjured up a great flood to kill off all of humanity for their wicked behavi…

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Reddit Whistleblower’s UFO Disclosure Analysis (Part 1) 39:41

2M ago39:41

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🛒 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UFO - UAP WHISTLEBLOWERS WITH THIS T-SHIRT 🛒 BUY A HAT like CJ’s & Dr. Mounce’s 👽 🛸 May 2024: a mysterious UFO whistleblower came forward with a gripping statement on Reddit that has since been deleted. However, our own Dr. Mounce read the original disclosure, and with some help from our UFO Twitter (X) Space friend FullStac…

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