Ancient Technology Podcast

Karoly Poka
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Technical conversations about lost ancient technologies, cultures, and mysteries. Karoly is an electrical engineer, ancient history enthusiast and independent researcher of the ancient world. He talks with experts, other researchers, and endeavors to unveil the mysteries, figuring out the past using modern science. Watch the video versions on YouTube and Spotify, or listen to the audio-only version on Apple Podcast.

  1. #17 - Giza Pyramid Scans Explained | Dr. Filippo Biondi & Dr. Armando Mei

    10/27/2025

    #17 - Giza Pyramid Scans Explained | Dr. Filippo Biondi & Dr. Armando Mei

    What’s really under Giza? In this episode of the Ancient Technology Podcast, Karoly sits down with Filippo Biondi (satellite/SAR specialist) and Armando Mei (Giza researcher) to translate the buzz around pyramid “scans” into plain English. We break down how satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR), muon tomography, and seismic methods actually work, what they can (and can’t) see, and how new processing pipelines can surface hidden structures and water signatures beneath the Giza Plateau. Filippo explains measuring resonance and micro-movements from space (Doppler/phase analysis) and how those techniques adapt to ancient monuments. Armando walks through site alignments, long-standing hypotheses, and why detector placement matters for the well-known “big void” above the Grand Gallery. Together we compare signals reported at Khufu (Great Pyramid), discuss targeted scanning around Khafre and the Sphinx, and outline a practical roadmap for future surveys—minus the hype. Filippo Biondi's website: https://www.harmonicsar.com/ Armando Mei on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArmandoMei Cosmic Summit presentation of Filippo and Armando: https://cosmicsummit.live/content/dr-filippio-biondi-armando-mei 🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57⁠⁠⁠ 🙏 Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ PayPal tip jar: ⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology⁠⁠⁠ Revolut tip jar: ⁠⁠⁠https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u⁠ SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:28 - How did the research begin 0:06:16 - How the satellite Doppler method works 0:08:30 - Hidden chambers in the Great Pyramid 0:13:12 - How the SAR measurements work 0:17:35 - Physics & astronomy correlations (Sphinx, Orion, precession) 0:23:49 - How can we see underground 0:34:17 - Underground pillars & network across Giza 0:42:21 - Validation tests; tunnels, water & Osiris shaft 0:49:17 - Tools & processing (Matlab, CPU vs GPU) 0:50:24 - Next sites to scan 0:53:54 - Tunnel under the Sphinx 0:54:57 - Other interesting sites 0:57:40 - ScanPyramids and muon scan comparison 1:07:15 - Scanning depth limits & future system 1:10:59 - Team 1:12:22 - Debunkers

    1h 17m
  2. #16 - Debunked or Real? Precise Vases and Pyramids | Dr. David Miano & Adam Young

    09/08/2025

    #16 - Debunked or Real? Precise Vases and Pyramids | Dr. David Miano & Adam Young

    In this episode of the Ancient Technology Podcast, historian Dr. David Miano talks with researchers Adam Young and Károly Póka about the controversial Vase Scan Project and the mainstream views of pyramid dating. Are Egypt’s precision vases evidence of lost technology — or are they being misinterpreted? We dive into the methods, the scans, and the interpretations to clarify the doubts, answer the critics, and explore whether these discoveries change what we know about ancient Egyptian civilization. More About the Vase Scan Project: https://www.artifactfoundation.org/ Dr. David Miano's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC64TYItcUS940vNWhQRnJWg 🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57⁠⁠ 🙏 Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast⁠⁠ PayPal tip jar: ⁠⁠https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology⁠⁠ Revolut tip jar: ⁠⁠https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u⁠ SHOW NOTES: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:18 - David's perspective on the Vase Scan Project 00:05:09 - Adam's early evidence & research motivation 00:07:04 - Main hypothesis 00:15:03 - Traditional dating vs alternative views 00:22:13 - Scanning methodology 00:24:54 - Hand made or machine made 00:29:26 - Measuring precision: circularity 00:33:35 - What tools and culture made these 00:50:22 - Zahi Hawass and mainstream archaeology 00:55:26 - Dating of the Great Pyramid of Giza 01:05:28 - Khufu's cartouche 01:14:59 - Outro

    1h 17m
  3. #15 - We 3D Scanned Egypt’s Oldest Vases | Micron-Level Precision Rewrites History

    08/26/2025

    #15 - We 3D Scanned Egypt’s Oldest Vases | Micron-Level Precision Rewrites History

    We brought a micron-accurate 3D scanner into the Petrie Museum to examine Egypt’s oldest stone vases—piece by piece, same setup, same pipeline. Are these artifacts truly hand-shaped… or do the numbers hint at something far more precise? Watch the scans, the heatmaps, and the side-by-side benchmarks—and decide with us. More info: https://www.artifactfoundation.org/ 🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57⁠ 🙏 Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast⁠ PayPal tip jar: ⁠https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology⁠ Revolut tip jar: ⁠https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:25 - Background Story 0:05:27 - 3D scanning technologies 0:09:42 - Metrology 0:11:31 - Comparison of technologies 0:14:34 - Scanning in the Petrie Museums 0:24:30 - Analignment Problem 0:29:11 - Steps of Analysis 0:37:37 - Modern Tolerances 0:38:35 - Reference objects 0:44:14 - Scan Results 0:48:32 - Conclusion 0:51:59 - Special Thanks

    54 min
  4. #14 - Sampling Khufu's Cartouche, Cocaine in Mummies | Dr. Dominique Görlitz

    07/21/2025

    #14 - Sampling Khufu's Cartouche, Cocaine in Mummies | Dr. Dominique Görlitz

    ⚠️ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ⚠️ In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Dominique Görlitz—German vegetation geographer, experimental archaeologist, sailor, and author—to explore his 2013 Khufu Graffiti Scandal and the Interpol investigation. He also reveals the “cocaine mummies” analysis from his PhD research. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn: - How he snuck into the Great Pyramid’s hidden chambers - What iron‑tool evidence he uncovered in the Great Pyramid and from Predynastic Egypt - How he recreated Nagada boat‑building—and sailed them across the AtlanticDon’t miss the experiments that rewrites history only on the Ancient Technology Podcast! Dr. Görlitz's channel: https://nuoflix.de/aboratv Reedboat project: http://www.abora.eu/ First Identification of Drugs in Egyptian Mummies - Svetlana Balabanova: https://sci-hub.se/10.1007/BF01140178 The Occurrence of Cocaine in Egyptian Mummies - Dominique Görlitz: https://ul.qucosa.de/api/qucosa%3A15120/attachment/ATT-0/ Join us for a clear, evidence‑focused conversation and discover the real story behind these intriguing findings. Available now on all major podcast platforms. 🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57 🙏 Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast PayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology Revolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u SHOW NOTES: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:10 – Origins of the Abora Science Center 00:08:07 – Thor Heyerdahl’s Legacy and Inspiration 00:10:24 – Dr. Görlitz’s Research 00:27:58 – Forensic Evidence of Nicotine and Cocaine in Predynastic Mummies 00:46:20 – Experimental Atlantic Voyages on Reed Boats 01:14:46 – Mummies and Step Pyramids on the Canary Islands 01:39:01 – The 2013 Khufu Graffiti Scandal 02:17:59 – Iron Tool Mark Evidence in the King’s Chamber 02:19:31 – How Two People Lifted Granite Beams in the Pyramid 02:25:43 – Upcoming Projects

    2h 28m
  5. #13 - Karahan Tepe is Changing EVERYTHING! | Hugh Newman & Kyle Allen

    04/15/2025

    #13 - Karahan Tepe is Changing EVERYTHING! | Hugh Newman & Kyle Allen

    Could ancient stone circles hold secrets of human history and mysterious events? Join us in Amesbury, near Stonehenge, as we explore intriguing connections between ancient Egypt, Turkey's enigmatic sites like Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe, and England's mysterious stone circles. Renowned author and researcher Hugh Newman, known for his extensive work on megalithic structures and ancient civilizations, guides us through these captivating correlations. We dive deep into fascinating questions, including whether Göbekli Tepe was deliberately buried and what these discoveries mean for our understanding of early human history. Together with Kyle Allen from the Brothers of the Serpent podcast, we discuss new archaeological insights, astronomical alignments, and the shared secrets of ancient cultures. Prepare for a conversation filled with history, mystery, and revelations that challenge conventional narratives. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more discussions on ancient mysteries and archaeological breakthroughs!👍 Like and share to support our journey uncovering the past!#Stonehenge #GöbekliTepe #AncientEgypt #AncientTurkey #HughNewman #Archaeology #BrothersoftheSerpent 🎧Check Out My Other Episodes:⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57⁠ MegalithomaniaUK: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqMVaZM-USi0G54pu5318dQ Brothers of The Serpent: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6wsPmTFFmWX4loGB6FzP4A 🙏Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks:⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join⁠⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast⁠⁠⁠ PayPal tip jar:⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology⁠⁠⁠ Revoluttip jar:⁠⁠⁠https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u⁠⁠⁠ SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Introduction 3:04 - The Haunted Hotel 5:25 - Hugh’s Journey - From Childhood to Ancient Sites 7:28 - Current Research - Turkey’s Megalithic Secrets 11:10 - Was Göbekli Tepe Deliberately Buried? 14:07 - Exploring Multiple Sites: A Broader Picture 15:29 - Karahan Tepe’s Unique Features 19:43 - Primitive Tools vs. Advanced Megaliths 25:18 - Was it buried or just left alone 32:55 - Terrazzo Floors and Missing Pottery 36:42 - A Lost Culture? Builders and Successors 42:40 - Global Connections - Serbia, Egypt, and Beyond 44:35 - Fertility Symbolism and Ancient Myths 51:42 - Linking Stonehenge with Egypt and Turkey 54:59 - Wrap-Up

    58 min
  6. #12 - Evidence of Ancient Lost Technology | Ben van Kerkwyk

    02/09/2025

    #12 - Evidence of Ancient Lost Technology | Ben van Kerkwyk

    In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the shocking evidence that mainstream history simply can't explain. Ben from UnchartedX shares his journey from a tech background to becoming a leading voice on alternative ancient history. Discover how his interest was sparked by Graham Hancock's work, leading to firsthand research trips to Peru, Bolivia, and Egypt. We delve into: - The Evidence for Lost Ancient Technologies:Uncover the secrets hidden in ancient sites, from precision-crafted vases to mysterious drill holes. - The Debate on Egyptology: Hear about Ben's experiences, including the infamous non-debate with Zahi Hawass, and his critique of the mainstream archaeological narrative. - The Role of Modern Technology in Archaeology: Learn how new technologies like 3D scanning and high-quality video are revolutionizing our understanding of historical artifacts. - The Future of Ancient History Research: Ben discusses ongoing projects like the Vase Scan initiative and the potential for multidisciplinary approaches in archaeology.Whether you're a history buff, an engineer fascinated by ancient precision, or just curious about the untold stories of our past, this episode promises to challenge your perceptions and inspire further exploration into Earth's enigmatic history. 🎧Check Out My Other Episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57 Ben`s channel - UnchartedX:https://www.youtube.com/@UC2Stn8atEra7SMdPWyQoSLA Ben`s other channel - UnchartedX Live:https://www.youtube.com/@UC7CljFbRtVJeYM8_s0Kqybw 🙏Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast⁠⁠ PayPal tip jar:⁠⁠https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology⁠⁠ Revoluttip jar:⁠⁠https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u⁠⁠ SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:10 - Ben’s journey in ancient history 0:13:53 - New discoveries 0:16:21 - Experimental archaeology 0:18:08 - Vases 0:42:57 - Modern tool marks on sites 0:45:22 - Who built the pyramids? 0:53:25 - Skeptics and debunkers 0:59:00 - Is Ben wrong? 1:03:34 - Geopolymers 1:08:00 - The arrogance of humanity 1:10:51 - The cyclical nature of humanity 1:14:44 - An ancient global civilization 1:19:08 - Khufu's graffiti in the Great Pyramid 1:25:44 - The Great Sphinx 1:34:53 - The erosion mystery 1:41:47 - Inside the Black Pyramid

    1h 49m
  7. #11 - Petrie Core 7 & Precision Vases | Chris King & Brothers of the Serpent

    12/30/2024

    #11 - Petrie Core 7 & Precision Vases | Chris King & Brothers of the Serpent

    Follow my work on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/KárolyPóka⁠⁠⁠ Brothers of The Serpent:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wsPmTFFmWX4loGB6FzP4A Support Links:Join this channelto get access to perks:⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join⁠Patreon:⁠https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast⁠PayPal tip jar:⁠https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology⁠Revoluttip jar:⁠https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u⁠SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00 - Intro0:02:30 - Measurement in Petrie Museum0:07:14 - Depictions of vase making0:11:35 - How could we really make them0:32:56 - Ancient flamingo symbol0:35:57 - Petrie Core 7 and drill holes0:57:26 - Ultrasonic resonance1:07:10 - Scientists Against Myths reproduction1:19:42 - Creating mechanical vibration1:31:11 - Saw cuts1:36:25 - Wrap up

    1h 42m
  8. #10 - The Mysteries of Easter Island | Jahannah James

    12/16/2024

    #10 - The Mysteries of Easter Island | Jahannah James

    Join Jahannah and me as we unravel the enigmatic origins of Easter Island and its iconic Moai statues. Discover the secrets behind how these massive sculptures were crafted and hear about the strange magnetic ball found on Rapa Nui. We also explore the fascinating polygonal stone masonry on the island—structures that starkly differ from the newer types of masonry. Plus, we touch on the cutting-edge Vase Scanning project and dive into Jahannah’s intriguing insights about the legendary lost city of Atlantis. #easterisland #rapanui #moai #atlantis #göbeklitepe #egypt #ancientcivilization #ancienttechnology #ancienttechnologypodcast Follow my work on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/KárolyPóka⁠⁠ Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast PayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology Revolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:40 - Petrie Museum 0:05:15 - Jahannah`s story 0:07:32 - Easter Island 0:18:45 - Rapa Nui`s origin story 0:26:15 - Kon Tiki Expedition 0:27:30 - Polygonal stone masonry 0:31:35 - Age of the Moais 0:36:45 - Ra Expedition 0:38:14 - How to travel to Rapa Nui 0:43:55 - Weird things on site 0:48:05 - Future projects and things 0:58:27 - Atlantis 1:05:40 - Ancient seafaring 1:10:20 - Vase Scan plans

    1h 15m
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Technical conversations about lost ancient technologies, cultures, and mysteries. Karoly is an electrical engineer, ancient history enthusiast and independent researcher of the ancient world. He talks with experts, other researchers, and endeavors to unveil the mysteries, figuring out the past using modern science. Watch the video versions on YouTube and Spotify, or listen to the audio-only version on Apple Podcast.

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