Digging Up Ancient Aliens

Fredrik Trusohamn
Digging Up Ancient Aliens

Come along with archaeologist Fredrik as he leads a critical exploration into alternative historical theories and the portrayal of Ancient Aliens in mainstream media on our podcast, Digging Up Ancient Aliens. With his guidance, you'll be able to distinguish fact from fiction and expand your knowledge alongside him. Whether you're a seasoned skeptic, a history enthusiast, or simply intrigued by extraterrestrial life, this podcast is a must-listen. For more info or to contact Fredrik, please visit https://diggingupancientaliens.com or search for "Digging up ancient aliens" on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, or that TikTok thing.

  1. Merlin, Moses, and Magic: Debunking Ancient Alien Theories

    OCT 1

    Merlin, Moses, and Magic: Debunking Ancient Alien Theories

    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 technology. You can find more from Archaeosoup here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiJCpRC9BvG-xIlYImiNN0g Linktree: https://linktr.ee/archaeosoup More of Michelle Franklin can be found here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authormichellefranklin Michelle Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newshortstories Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here Support the show!We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon here Member Portal ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: a href="https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    2h 19m
  2. The Kensington Runestone - hoaxes, Templars and the Holy Grail

    SEP 3

    The Kensington Runestone - hoaxes, Templars and the Holy Grail

    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, fake, and somewhere in between in popular media, such as Ancient Aliens, Ancient Apocalypse, and many other places. In this episode: What is the Kensington Runestone? 00:01:51Let the runes speak 00:07:39New or old Swedish? 00:21:31The hooked X does not mark the spot 00:26:37Numbers and runes 00:32:51Kensington runestone and archaeology 00:45:22KRS and geology 00:49:49River kings without rivers 00:54:24Here come the templars 00:56:24Why and who? 01:04:15 Find the transcript and sources for this episode here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-70-the-kensington-runestone Histourian Support the show!We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon here Member Portal Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here Image in cover art: Lorie Shaull from a...

    1h 16m
  3. JUL 22

    A kinda true story

    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 version of hell for his accounts? Lucian of Samosata, a second-century CE author, penned what some consider the first science fiction novel in history, "A True Story." Lucian vividly describes space travel, intergalactic battles, alien beings, and even alien abductions in this short story. However, rather than attempting to write a sci-fi epic, Lucian's work is a satirical critique of contemporary travel books and historical accounts. In this episode, we'll continue to look at Lucian's imaginative narrative and see how it gives us a unique window into the ancient world. Remember to check out our sponsor, Histourian! Histourian Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support Support the show!We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon here Member Portal ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public Store MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named a...

    58 min
  4. A True Story

    JUL 8

    A True Story

    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. However, I often find these interpretations to be misleading or misrepresentative of the original texts. This sparked an intriguing thought: How would an ancient person genuinely describe space travel? Enter Lucian of Samosata, a second-century CE author who penned what some consider the first science fiction novel in history, "A True Story." In this short story, Lucian vividly describes space travel, intergalactic battles, alien beings, and even alien abductions. However, rather than attempting to write a sci-fi epic, Lucian's work is actually a satirical critique of contemporary travel books and historical accounts. In this episode, we'll delve into Lucian's imaginative narrative and see how it gives us a unique window into ancient perceptions of space travel. Check out our sponsor: Histourian Support the show!We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon here Member Portal Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here ArchPodNetAPN Website: a href="https://www.archpodnet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    50 min
  5. Europe's only ancient pyramid (and Colosseum myths)

    JUN 24

    Europe's only ancient pyramid (and Colosseum myths)

    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 with moving obelisks. In this episode: Europe's only ancient pyramid 2:08 Colosseum 8:10 Nero didn't start the fire; it was always burning, as the world kept turning 10:48 For those about to rock 16:50 You sank my battleship 22:32 Gladiatrix 25:32 Obelisks in Rome 29:00 Download the histourian app: Histourian Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support Support the show!We have a members portal and a Patreon; both have the same levels and bonuses. Join Patreon here Member Portal MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    45 min
  6. Silencing history and memory in the Christ of Europe

    JUN 10

    Silencing history and memory in the Christ of Europe

    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 government is policing museums, and trying to silence research on Polish complicity in the Holocaust. We will also look at Polish history to see how it came to be and what national memory they draw from. We will look at how they create emotionally triggering museums while leaving out the parts of history that put Poland in a bad light. We will see how PiS, the ruling party, is trying to silence museum directors and professors who don't follow the party line. In the past, we have discussed how governments in Bosnia and Indonesia have used state funds to promote psuedoscience. This isn't too far off, just fewer aliens and lost civilizations. But it is still essential to keep our eyes on this pseudo-history in times like this. Videos you hear in the episode: The Unconquered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q88AkN1hNYM Dziewczyna z granatem: https://youtu.be/6pTPMq4ZrGw?si=uYA_my0qMturS-vU You will find sources on the episode page with a full transcript: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-64-christ-of-europe Contact:Website: https://diggingupancientaliens.comEmail: fredrik@diggingupancientaliens.comFacebook: facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/Twitter: twitter.com/DUAncientAliensInstagram: instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/TikTok: tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alienStore: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/merch Become a supporter! Sign up for Patreon or membership here: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/support MusicThe intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. Visit Trallskruvs website here Support the...

    58 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
11 Ratings

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Come along with archaeologist Fredrik as he leads a critical exploration into alternative historical theories and the portrayal of Ancient Aliens in mainstream media on our podcast, Digging Up Ancient Aliens. With his guidance, you'll be able to distinguish fact from fiction and expand your knowledge alongside him. Whether you're a seasoned skeptic, a history enthusiast, or simply intrigued by extraterrestrial life, this podcast is a must-listen. For more info or to contact Fredrik, please visit https://diggingupancientaliens.com or search for "Digging up ancient aliens" on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, or that TikTok thing.

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