Forbidden History: Prehistoric Technologies, Extraterrestrial Intervention, and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization (Original)
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This compelling anthology, curated by Atlantis Rising publisher J. Douglas Kenyon, gathers 42 provocative essays from 17 distinguished researchers in alternative science and history. It meticulously scrutinizes and ultimately challenges mainstream academic views on humanity's origins and technological development. From ancient high-tech mysteries to extraterrestrial influences and forgotten civilizations, the collected works invite readers to reconsider foundational narratives. Each contributor, a key voice such as Christopher Dunn or Frank Joseph, pushes the boundaries of conventional thought, advocating for a re-evaluation of our collective past and opening dialogues on debated perspectives.
Praise for this book
“. . .essays by such well-known investigators as Robert Schoch, Christopher Dunn or Rand Flem-Ath examine surprisingly sophisticated technology in Pharaonic Egypt, and reconsider possibilities for a global catastrophe that may have altered the course of civilization. . . . this superb new book. . . has much to offer anyone questioning the official party-line concerning mankind's ancient past.”
📝 Description: Forbidden History: Prehistoric Technologies, Extraterrestrial Intervention, and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization (Original)
📑 What's inside
- Introduction
- Part ONE---The Old Models Don't Work: Darwinism and Creationism under Fire 1--Darwin's Demise: On the Futile Search for Missing Links
- Will Hart
- 2--Evolution vs. Creation: Is the Debate for Real?
- David Lewis
- 3--Exposing a Scientific Cover-Up:
- Forbidden Archeology Coauthor Michael Cremo Talks about the "Knowledge Filter" and Other Means for Cooking the Academic Books
- J. Douglas Kenyon
- Part TWO---Making the Case for Catastrophism: Earth Changes, Sudden and Gradual
- 4--In Defense of Catastrophes: Pioneering Geologist Robert Schoch Challenges the Conventional Wisdom on Natural History
- William P. Eigles
- 5--Cataclysm 9500 b.c.e.: Two New Works of Immense Scholarship Throw Orthodox Ice Age Theories into Question and, in the Process, Corroborate Plato and Many Other Ancient Sources
- David Lewis
- 6--The Case for the Flood: Exposing the Scientific Myth of the Ice Age
- Peter Bros
- 7--The Martyrdom of Immanuel Velikovsky: As Catastrophists Gain Ground, an Early Hero Gets Some Long Overdue Credit
- John Kettler
- 8--The Perils of Planetary Amnesia: As Evidence of Ancient Cataclysm Mounts, the Legacy of a Rejected Genius Is Reconsidered
- Steve Parsons
- 9--Thunderbolts of the Gods: Does Growing Evidence of an Electric Universe Reveal Previously Hidden Meaning in Ancient Mythology?
- Mel and Amy Acheson
- Part THREE---Exploring the Greater Antiquity of Civilization
- 10--The Enigma of India's Origins: The Dating of New Discoveries in the Gulf of Cambay Upsets the Orthodox Scenario for the Dawn of Civilization
- David Lewis
- 11--Pushing Back the Portals of Civilization: For John Anthony West, the Quest for Evidence of Advanced Prehistoric Civilization Is Bearing New Fruit
- J. Douglas Kenyon
- 12--New Studies Confirm Very Old Sphinx: Orthodox Protests Notwithstanding, Evidence for the Schoch/West Thesis Is Growing
- Robert M. Schoch, Ph.D
- 13--R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz's Magnum Opus: The Keys to Understanding the Wisdom of the Ancients Have Been Preserved
- Joseph Ray, Ph.D
- 14--Fingerprinting the Gods: A Bestselling Author Is Making a Convincing Case for a Great but Officially Forgotten Civilization
- J. Douglas Kenyon
- 15--The Central American Mystery: What Could Explain the Failure of Mainstream Science to Unravel the Origins of Mesoamerica's Advanced Ancient Cultures?
- Will Hart
- 16--Destination Galactic Center: John Major Jenkins Thinks Today's World Has Much to Learn from the Ancient Maya
- Moira Timms
- Part FOUR---Searching for the Fountainhead
- 17--Megalithic England: The Atlantean Dimensions, a Conversation with John Michell
- J. Douglas Kenyon
- 18--Plato, the Truth: How Does the Credibility of the Best-Known Chronicler of Atlantis Stand Up?
- Frank Joseph
- 19--The Aegean Atlantis Deception: Was Plato's Grand Tale Nothing More Than the Saga of an Insignificant Greek Island?
- Frank Joseph
- 20--Atlantology: Psychotic or Inspired? Media Stereotypes Aside, What Kind of Person Pursues Knowledge of a Forgotten Civilization?
- Frank Joseph
- 21--Atlantis in Antarctica: Forget About the North Atlantic and the Aegean, Says Author Rand Flem-Ath
- J. Douglas Kenyon
- 22--Blueprint from Atlantis: Do Alignments of Ancient Monuments Have Something to Tell Us about the History of Earth's Shifting Crust?
- Rand Flem-Ath
- 23--Japan's Underwater Ruins: Have Remains of Ancient Lemuria Been Found?
- Frank Joseph
- 24--West, Schoch, and Hancock Dive into Lemurian Waters
- J. Douglas Kenyon
- 25--India 30,000 b.c.e.: Do the Roots of Indian Culture Lie Drowned beneath the Indian Ocean?
- David Lewis
- Part FIVE---Ancient High Tech
- 26--A Conversation with Peter Tompkins: Secrets of Forgotten Worlds
- J. Douglas Kenyon
- 27--Ancient Agriculture, in Search of the Missing Links: Is the Inescapable Evidence of a Lost Fountainhead of Civilization to Be Found Growing in Our Fields?
- Will Hart
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💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers fascinated by the mysteries of prehistoric technologies and extraterrestrial intervention will find this anthology deeply engaging. It serves those eager to question established historical narratives and explore the possibility of advanced ancient civilizations. By presenting provocative essays from distinguished researchers, it offers a comprehensive look at suppressed origins. This book is ideal for enthusiasts who enjoy rigorous debate regarding humanity's technological development and seek to understand how forgotten knowledge might reshape our collective past. It provides a stimulating collection that encourages re-evaluation of foundational stories through the lens of alternative science.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
This curated anthology delivers a robust challenge to mainstream academic views, gathering forty-two essays from key voices in alternative history. While it succeeds in presenting a cohesive argument for forgotten civilizations and extraterrestrial influences, it may disappoint readers seeking peer-reviewed scientific validation or traditional archaeological evidence. It is best suited for those already sympathetic to the Atlantis Rising perspective or open-minded skeptics willing to entertain radical theories. Those attached to conventional timelines might find the arguments speculative rather than definitive. However, as a collection of provocative thought, it effectively opens dialogues on debated perspectives and pushes the boundaries of conventional historical understanding.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you question official narratives, possess an insatiable curiosity for unexplained phenomena, or feel that mainstream history is incomplete, this collection is for you. Prepare to have your understanding of human origins thoroughly shaken and expanded.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Challenging Orthodoxy
This collection systematically dismantles prevailing scientific and historical dogmas, particularly concerning human evolution and the timeline of civilization. It presents compelling arguments against accepted narratives, urging a critical re-examination of established academic premises and encouraging an open mind towards radical alternative explanations for humanity's past.
Cosmic Connections
A significant portion explores the controversial theory of extraterrestrial intervention in humanity's development. Essays delve into the possibility that advanced beings from other worlds influenced ancient cultures, supplied forgotten technologies, or even played a role in the very genesis of human civilization, challenging terrestrial-centric origins.
Lost Technologies
The book investigates anachronistic artifacts and architectural marvels that seem to defy the capabilities of their purported creators. It posits the existence of highly advanced prehistoric technologies, suggesting that ancient civilizations possessed knowledge far exceeding what conventional history acknowledges, hinting at forgotten sciences or external assistance.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Paleocontact Theory
- Megalithic Architecture
- Pre-Adamic Civilizations
📔 Questions to reflect on
- How might a radical re-dating of ancient civilizations fundamentally alter our understanding of human progress and potential?
- If advanced technologies existed in the distant past, what implications does this have for our current scientific paradigms and historical narratives?
- Consider the psychological impact on humanity if conclusive evidence of extraterrestrial involvement in our past were to be universally accepted.
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